What happens if a pilot lands without clearance?
Taking off without ATC clearance may lead to: Runway Incursion – The aircraft may have been cleared only to the runway holding point. Aborted landing(s) for aircraft on final. This may happen as a consequence of a runway incursion.
What is the authority and responsibility of the pilot in command?
Pilot Responsibility and Authority The pilot-in-command of an aircraft is directly responsible for and is the final authority as to the operation of that aircraft.
What is an aircraft emergency?
An emergency situation is one in which the safety of the aircraft or of persons on board or on the ground is endangered for any reason. Aircraft component failure or malfunction (e.g. engine failure, landing gear malfunction or loss of pressurisation); Shortage of fuel (or other essential consumable substance);
When does a preceding aircraft hold short of the runway path?
A preceding arriving aircraft is clear of the landing runway, completed landing roll and will hold short of the intersection/flight path, or has passed the intersection/flight path. (See FIG 3-10-8 and FIG 3-10-9 .)
What happens when a plane taxis on a runway?
As your plane taxis to the runway, the ground controller watches all of the airport’s taxiways and uses ground radar to track all of the aircraft (especially useful in bad weather), ensuring that your plane does not cross an active runway or interfere with ground vehicles.
How do you provide landing information to arriving aircraft?
Provide current landing information, as appropriate, to arriving aircraft. Landing information contained in the ATIS broadcast may be omitted if the pilot states the appropriate ATIS code. Runway, wind, and altimeter may be omitted if a pilot uses the phrase “have numbers.” Issue landing information by including the following:
What are the different divisions of air traffic control?
The air traffic control system divisions are: Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) – The ATCSCC oversees all air traffic control. It also manages air traffic control within centers where there are problems (bad weather, traffic overloads, inoperative runways). Air route traffic control centers (ARTCC) – There is one ARTCC
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