Much of the phraseology used in area control is of a general nature. However, many instructions used in area control (particularly where radar is not available) are related to specific conditions...
On occasions IFR aircraft do not complete the instrument approach procedure but request permission to make a visual approach. A request for a visual approach does not imply the...
Example: OO-ABC STEPHENTOWN APPROACH STEPHENTOWN APPROACH OO-ABC OO-ABC CHEROKEE FROM KENNINGTON IFR FL 90 STEPHENTOWN 26 INFORMATION BRAVO O-BC CLEARED DIRECT STEPHENTOWN NDB, FL 70. ENTER CONTROLLED AIRSPACE FL...
Approach control will normally advise on initial contact the type of approach to be expected. When the transition level is published, information may be omitted. Example : STEPHENTOWN APPROACH...
At many airports both arrivals and departures are handled by a single approach control unit, on one frequency. At busier airports, departures and arrivals may be handled separately, that...
Depending on the procedures in use, the pilot of an arriving VFR flight may be required to establish contact with the approach control unit and request instructions before entering...
Departing VFR flights, when handled by approach control, may be passed information on relevant known traffic in order to assist the pilots in maintaining their own separation. Pilots should...
When a controller suspects that an aircraft is able to receive but not transmit messages, the radar may be used to confirm that the pilot has received instructions. Example:...
The following phrases together with their meanings are instructions which may be given by controllers to pilots regarding the operation of SSR transponders. Phrases Meaning Audio SQUAWK (code) Set code...
Information regarding traffic on a conflicting path should be given in the following form: relative bearing of the conflicting traffic in terms of the 12 hour clock; distance from...