What is the role of ATC?

The primary purpose of ATC worldwide is to prevent collisions, organize and expedite the flow of air traffic, and provide information and other support for pilots. Air traffic controllers monitor the location of aircraft in their assigned airspace by radar and communicate with the pilots by radio.

What do you do if you don’t understand ATC?

If you don’t understand what they said because it was garbled say; “Say again”. If you don’t understand what they want you to do say; ” Student Pilot say again”. You will get the attention and clarification you need.

What is ATC traffic in air traffic control?

TRAFFIC —A term used by ATC to refer to one or more aircraft. TRAFFIC IN SIGHT —Used by pilots to inform a controller that previously issued traffic is in sight. UNABLE —Indicates inability to comply with a specific instruction, request, or clearance. VERIFY —Request confirmation of information; e.g., “verify assigned altitude.”

What should pilots read back from ATC clearances?

Pilots of airborne aircraft should read back those parts of ATC clearances and instructions containing altitude assignments, vectors, or runway assignments as a means of mutual verification.

When do pilots report to ATC for two-way communications failure?

Pilots should report to ATC the time and altitude/flight level at which the aircraft reaches the clearance limit and report leaving the clearance limit. In the event of two-way communications failure, pilots are required to comply with 14 CFR Section 91.185.

When to make a report to ATC in an emergency situation?

In an emergency situation which does not result in a deviation from the rules prescribed in 14 CFR Part 91 but which requires ATC to give priority to an aircraft, the pilot of such aircraft must, when requested by ATC, make a report within 48 hours of such emergency situation to the manager of that ATC facility.