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, it consolidated and expanded upon the operational material previously found in Volume I to enhance global aviation safety and uniformity. Foundation for Aviation Competence (FFAC) Core Purpose & Scope Volume III focuses strictly on operational procedures
Published initially to consolidate operational guidance, Volume III addresses the "how-to" of flight operations in a standardized format. Its primary goal is to ensure that regardless of where a pilot flies, the operational procedures adhere to a global standard. icao doc 8168 volume 3
| Feature | Volumes I & II | Volume III | |---------|----------------|-------------| | Focus | Design of instrument flight procedures (IFP) | Operation of aircraft using those procedures | | Audience | Procedure designers, surveyors, ATS authorities | Flight crews, operators, ATC | | Content | Obstacle clearance margins, turn radii, altitude calculation | Pilot actions, missed approach execution, stabilization criteria | , it consolidated and expanded upon the operational
The First Edition of Volume III was approved in August 2018 and became applicable on . | Feature | Volumes I & II |
Design philosophy
Volume III introduced the concept of validation. For advanced RPN AR (Required Navigation Performance – Authorization Required) approaches, Volume III dictates that a flight inspection crew must intentionally fly off-centerline to prove that the obstacle clearance remains intact. This is why you can trust a 0.3-mile radius curve in the mountains.