Draxon VR Training SyllabusRecognizing Hand Signals: Part 2
Virtual RealityDuration
TBD Minutes
Training Type
Initial Training
IATA Standard
IATA AHM 1110, Edition 46 & IATA IGOM, Edition 14
Description
This lesson covers a second set of hand signals used in ground operations. A colleague demonstrates each signal in sequence, including signals for vehicle control, equipment connection and disconnection, braking, and pushback coordination, while the purpose and correct technique of each are explained.
Lesson Overview
- 1Introduction to the hand signal performance sequence
- 2Perform each of the 14 hand signals in sequence, with a colleague confirming each
- 3Receive targeted feedback on incorrect signals with the option to observe a demonstration, defer the signal, or receive guided positioning cues after a third failed attempt
- 4Complete the lesson once all 14 signals have been correctly performed
Skills Acquired
- Recognize hand signals for vehicle control, covering operational status, braking, and movement communication
- Identify signals for connecting and disconnecting equipment, including standard and GPU-specific variants
- Understand the purpose of pushback-specific signals and when each applies during pushback operations
- Distinguish between paired signals that carry opposite meanings to prevent operational errors
Lesson Procedure
- The trainee stands in a parking lot facing a colleague ready to demonstrate each hand signal in sequence.
- Vehicle Operations signals are demonstrated first:
- OK
- Chocks Inserted & Stabilizers On
- Chocks Removed & Stabilizers Off
- To Interrupt Power Source
- Stop Engine
- To Connect (with GPU variant)
- To Disconnect (with GPU variant)
- Brakes On
- Brakes Off
- Interphone
- Air Up
- Negative
- Slow Down
- Then the signals specific to pushback operations are shown in sequence:
- Clear to Push
- Connect to Tow Bar
- Change of Pushback Direction
- After each demonstration, the trainee can replay it before proceeding to the next signal.
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