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Elements and procedures related to ATC clearances and pilot/controller responsibilities for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight, including clearance void times.

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Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-2-5
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 2. Departure Procedures › 5-2-7. Departure Restrictions, Clearance Void Times, Hold for Release, and Release Times
Departure Restrictions, Clearance Void Times, Hold for Release, and Release Times a. ATC may assign departure restrictions, clearance void times, hold for release, and release times, when necessary, to separate departures from other traffic or to restrict ... regulate the departure flow. Departures from an airport without an operating control tower must be issued either a departure release (along with a release time and/or void time if applicable), or a hold for release. 1. Clearance Void Times…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 6-2
Chapter 6: Flight Controls › Flight Control Systems › Primary Flight Controls
Flight Control Systems Flight Controls Aircraft flight control systems consist of primary and secondary systems. The ailerons, elevator (or stabilator), and rudder constitute the primary control system and are required to control an aircraft safely during flight. Wing flaps, leading ... edge devices, spoilers, and trim systems constitute the secondary control system and improve the performance characteristics of the airplane or relieve the pilot of excessive control forces. Primary Flight Controls Aircraft control systems are carefully designed to provide adequate responsiveness…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-2-4
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 2. Departure Procedures › 5-2-6. Abbreviated IFR Departure Clearance (Cleared. . .as Filed) Procedures
That it is the responsibility of the pilot to inform ATC in the initial call-up (for clearance) when the filed flight plan has been either: (a) Amended, or (b) Canceled and replaced with a new filed flight plan ... NOTE-The facility issuing a clearance may not have received the revised route or the revised flight plan by the time a pilot requests clearance. b. Controllers will issue a detailed clearance when they know that…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 4-4-6
Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 4. ATC Clearances and Aircraft Separation › 4-4-9. VFR/IFR Flights
VFR/IFR Flights A pilot departing VFR, either intending to or needing to obtain an IFR clearance en route, must be aware of the position of the aircraft and the relative terrain/obstructions. When accepting a clearance below the MEA/MIA/MVA/OROCA ... pilots are responsible for their own terrain/obstruction clearance until reaching the MEA/MIA/MVA/OROCA. If pilots are unable to maintain terrain/obstruction clearance, the controller should be advised and pilots should state their intentions. NOTEOROCA is a published altitude which provides…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-1-10
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 1. Preflight › 5-1-5. Flight Plan - VFR Flights
Pilots may take advantage of advances in technology by filing their flight plans using any available electronic means. Activating the flight plan will ensure that you receive VFR Search and Rescue services. c. When a stopover flight is anticipated ... recommended that a separate flight plan be filed for each leg of the flight. d. Pilots are encouraged to activate their VFR flight plans with Flight Service by the most expeditious means possible. This may be via radio or other…