Global Reporting Format (GRF) for Runway Surface Conditions (e-learning)

About the course

3-hour e-learning course

Following the ICAO Council 207th Session in 2016, a new Global Reporting Format (GRF) for Runway Surface Condition Assessment and Reporting will be applicable as of 4 November 2021. The GRF is a globally harmonized methodology that is intended to be the only reporting format for international aviation, with the objective of reducing runway excursions. In a joint effort between IATA and ICAO, this course aims to assist flight crew to understand and use the new runway condition reporting requirements as outlined in ICAO Circular 355 (Assessment, Measurement and Reporting of Runway Surface Conditions) and ICAO Doc 10064 (Aeroplane Performance Manual [APM]). Get to know fundamental changes in the new reporting system related to the introduction of Runway Condition Code (RWYCC) and enable flight crew assessment of takeoff and landing performances based upon the reported runway surface condition.

Course code: TALP-38

Please note that a new updated version of this course will be available from 11 April 2022.

Group discounts
Considerable discounts are available for multiple purchases (30+ users) of this course. To simplify company-wide implementation, you can also host this e-learning course on your company’s Learning Management.
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Course format

• This self-study e-learning course requires approximately 3 hours (study and exam), to be completed within 6 months from the purchase date (enrollment validity). After the enrollment validity expires, the users will not have access to the course content and will not be able to take the exam.
• Student performance will be based on an examination. Please refer to the Exam Information below for more details.

Registration information

• When you click to purchase the e-learning course, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.

Important: Please note that if you are purchasing courses for more than one person, you must create a User Account for each individual. Registration and payment must be done through each User Account. You cannot use one User Account to purchase courses for multiple individuals. However, you may pay for multiple individuals by one credit card or bank transfer through each individual’s User Account. If you pay by bank transfer, please attach a copy of the bank transfer issued by the sender’s bank to each individual’s order.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Explain the need and fundamental requirements for a harmonized GRF for Runway Condition Assessment and Reporting
• Summarize the end-to-end process of a Runway Condition Assessment and Reporting
• Describe the factors which require adjustments to braking and acceleration performance to account for runway conditions
• Use a Runway Condition Report (RCR) to assess takeoff and landing performance

Course content

• Runway condition report (RCR), Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) and Runway Condition Code (RWYCC);
• The impact of different runway conditions on flight planning and operations
• Runway contaminants
• Airline activities in the end-to-end process of a Runway Condition Assessment
• Pilot-observed Runway Condition Reports
• Conditions for Downgrading/Upgrading a report
• Takeoff and landing performances

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Flight crew
• Airline operational staff
• Dispatchers
• Performance/Operations engineers
• Ground School students

Certificate awarded

Upon successful completion of the exam/assessment, you will be awarded a Certificate that you can print for your records.

Exam/Assessment information

Please read the General Information on Self-study exams.

• Delivery method: Unsupervised online-based exam. Assessment can be taken at any time at your convenience.
• Format: 25 multiple-choice questions
• Time allowance: 1 hour
• Passing grade: 80% correct answers
• Distinction: 90% correct answers
• Number of exam/assessment attempts: 2

Important note: The exam/assessment should be accessed after you have completed the course module. Once you have started the assessment you can no longer access the course module.