What is the ATC clearance?
An ATC clearance means an authorization by ATC, for the purpose of preventing collision between known aircraft, for an aircraft to proceed under specified conditions within controlled airspace.
What does ATC say stand for what is it?
ATC means “Air Traffic Control.”
What do pilots say when they take off?
While they may indeed be Grateful Dead fans, ‘deadhead crew’ is the common phrase used by pilots when referring to off-duty pilots and/or crew who are on board the plane as passengers.
What does ATC stand for Military?
Abbreviation atc
| ATC: Meaning | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| ATC | Air Training Command | Military abbreviations |
| ATC | Air Training Corps | Military abbreviations |
| ATC | Air Transport Command | Military abbreviations |
| ATC | Air Transportable Clinic | Military abbreviations |
When can a pilot deviate from an ATC clearance?
§ 91.123 Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions. (a) When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no pilot in command may deviate from that clearance unless an amended clearance is obtained, an emergency exists, or the deviation is in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory.
When should I start descent?
A good rule of thumb is to allow yourself two minutes for each 1,000 feet of altitude you need to lose. So, if you’re cruising at 10,000 feet above field elevation, start descending 20 minutes before your planned arrival.
What is ATC clearance ATC request?
A clearance, control information, or a response to a request for information originated by an ATC facility and relayed to the pilot through an air-to-ground communication station will be prefixed by “ATC clears,” “ATC advises,” or “ATC requests.” ATC clearances normally contain the following: Clearance Limit.
Do airline pilots still call ATC for IFR clearance?
If you’re an instrument pilot, you’ve no doubt called ATC for an IFR clearance before taking off. But if you’re an airline pilot, chances are, you no longer call ATC for your clearance. At least not at most major airports in the US.
What is a traffic clearance?
Traffic clearances provide standard separation only between IFR flights. A clearance, control information, or a response to a request for information originated by an ATC facility and relayed to the pilot through an air-to-ground communication station will be prefixed by “ATC clears,” “ATC advises,” or “ATC requests.”
How does ATC clear an approach to an airport?
ATC can either clear you via an initial approach fix, or via radar vectors to a portion of the approach. Those direct “fix” clearances or headings must, again, be issued in compliance with ATC rules.