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VFR departure

  • 21 May 2018
  • Olivier Thaon
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...

Secondary surveillance radar (SSR)

  • 21 May 2018
  • Olivier Thaon
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...

Vectoring

  • 21 May 2018
  • Olivier Thaon
Aircraft may be given specific vectors to fly in order to establish lateral separation. Unless it is self-evident, pilots should be informed of the reason why vectors are necessary. Example:...

Identification

  • 21 May 2018
  • Olivier Thaon
The means of radar identification are: vectors given position report information request to the aircraft to make turns use of bearing and distance information from a prominent object of...

Essential aerodrome information

  • 21 May 2018
  • Olivier Thaon
Essential aerodrome information is information regarding the movement area or its associated facilities which is necessary to ensure the safe operation of aircraft. Aerodrome information should be passed to...

Go around and after landing

  • 21 May 2018
  • Olivier Thaon
If the runway is not available for landing, to ensure ATC separation, or to avert an unsafe situation, instructions to carry out a missed approach will be given. In such...

Final approach and landing

  • 21 May 2018
  • Olivier Thaon
A “FINAL” report is made when an aircraft turns onto final within 4 nautical miles (7km) from touchdown. If and when the report is made at a greater distance,...