FH.VII.A.S2
SkillComply with air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions and make radio calls as appropriate.
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- Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Lost Procedures
used as well. • Do not forget air traffic control (ATC)—controllers assist pilots in many ways, including finding a lost helicopter. Once communication with ATC has been established, follow their instructions. These common-sense procedures can be easily remembered ... using the four Cs: Climb, Communicate, Confess, and Comply. • Climb for a better view, improved communication and navigation reception, and terrain avoidance. • Communicate by calling the nearest flight service station (FSS)/automated flight service station (AFSS…
- Chapter 15: Airspace › Air Traffic Control and the National Airspace System › Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements
In the absence of an assigned route, the pilot should continue by…
- 14 CFR § 91.129 Operations in Class D airspace.
under the provisions of an ATC authorization issued by the ATC facility having jurisdiction over the airspace concerned. ATC may authorize a deviation on a continuing basis or for an individual flight, as appropriate. (c) Communications. Each person operating ... radio communications requirements: (1) Arrival or through flight. Each person must establish two-way radio communications with the ATC facility (including foreign ATC in the case of foreign airspace designated in the United States) providing air traffic services prior…
- Chapter 14: Airport Operations
operating control tower. Air traffic control (ATC) is responsible for providing the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic at airports where the type of operations and/or volume of traffic requires such a service. Pilots operating from a towered ... airport are required to maintain two-way radio communication with ATC and to acknowledge and comply with their instructions. Pilots must advise ATC if they cannot comply with the instructions issued and request amended instructions. A pilot may deviate from…
- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-25. Flight Inspection/‘Flight Check’ Aircraft in Terminal Areas
illuminated to make the aircraft conspicuous to ATC and other aircraft on approach. Landing lights should be turned on when takeoff clearance is received or when commencing takeoff roll at an airport without an operating control tower ... Flight Inspection/‘Flight Check’ Aircraft in Terminal Areas a. Flight check is a call sign used to alert pilots and air traffic controllers when a FAA aircraft is engaged in flight inspection/certification of NAVAIDs and flight procedures. Flight check aircraft…
- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-14. Communications
Controllers will normally avoid issuing a radio frequency change to helicopters, known to be single-piloted, which are hovering, air taxiing, or flying near the ground. At times, it may be necessary for pilots to alert ATC regarding single pilot ... minimize delay of essential ATC communications. Whenever possible, ATC instructions will be relayed through the frequency being monitored until a frequency change can be accomplished. You must promptly advise ATC if you are unable to comply with a frequency change…