Practical Training in ATC Module of the Study of Aeronautics

In this paper the problems of practical training of air traffic controllers are being discussed. Recommendations and different types of simulator training which are defined in EUROCONTROL’ s documents (European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation) are explained. An example of the training conducted in Croatia is given with the special reference to the practical training and to an example of one practical exercise which air traffic control (ATC) students have to pass. It should be emphasized that according to the EUROCONTROL’ s recommendations, air traffic control students should undergo the socalled familiarization at the flight simulator or real aircraft.