106 - Vector Assignment Flashcards
Vectoring > Vector an aircraft if any of following apply:
- It is necessary for separation.[3]
- It is required for noise abatement procedures.
- You or the aircraft will gain an operational advantage.
- The pilot requests it.
[3]PTL, RBL, and PIV functions may be used to determine that a turn has been initiated.
Vectoring > Vectoring Initiation > What to inform pilot
If you initiate vectoring, inform the pilot of the following:
* The purpose of vectors and/or the point to which the aircraft is being vectored
> “Vectors [due] traffic”
“Vectors for (sequencing, spacing, other reason)”
“Vectors for (position in the aerodrome traffic circuit)”
“Vectors to (fix/airway/final/localizer/other)”
- That the aircraft’s SID or STAR is cancelled, if applicable
> “SID/STAR cancelled”
If the aircraft is flying an open STAR, the pilot will be aware of the purpose of vectors, as the chart and the TC AIM provide this information. Providing distance to fly or expectations for descent will help pilots manage their profile appropriately.
Vectoring > Before vectoring an aircraft, ensure…
Before vectoring an aircraft, ensure that it can be established on the cleared route without requiring navigation assistance while within ATS surveillance coverage.
Vectoring > Three Vectoring Methods
Vector an aircraft by specifying one of the following:
* The heading to be flown
“Fly heading (number)”
“(Leave/depart) (fix) heading (number)”
“Maintain present heading
* The direction of the turn and the heading to be flown after completion of the turn
“Turn (left/right) heading (number)”
* The direction of the turn and the number of degrees to turn
“Turn (left/right) (number) degrees”
ATS Surveillance Separation From a Prominent Obstruction
When an aircraft is at an established minimum vectoring altitude that does not provide adequate clearance above a prominent obstruction, vector the aircraft by one of the following minima:
* 5 miles, if the position of the obstruction is indicated on CSiT or NARDS
* 3 miles, if the following apply:
◦ You provide terminal control service.
◦ The ATS surveillance sources include MLAT/WAM, DND-NG, or RSE but do not include DND-NWS.
◦ CSiT or NARDS displays a maximum range of 120 miles from left to right.
◦ The obstruction is enclosed within a circular buffer that is indicated on CSiT or NARDS. (Vectoring an Aircraft Past an Obstruction)
Vectoring > When to Terminate Vectors
You may terminate vectoring of an aircraft, provided any of the following apply to the aircraft:
* It is cleared for an approach.
* It is cleared to hold.
* It is established on the cleared route without requiring navigation assistance.
Glossary > Non-ATS Surveillance Route
A route on which an aircraft can determine its position, track, and, consequently, the minimum IFR altitude without the benefit of ATS surveillance information
Glossary > Vector
A heading given by a controller to a pilot to provide navigational guidance
Vectoring > Obstruction Clearance
When vectoring, ensure the following:
* Provide aircraft with adequate terrain clearance by assigning altitudes at or above a minimum IFR altitude specified for the area within which they are being vectored.
* Follow unit procedures to assign cold temperature corrected minimum IFR altitudes, if applicable.
Vectoring into Class G Airspace
You may vector
You may vector an aircraft into Class G airspace if you inform the pilot and obtain the pilot’s approval.
Glossary > Heading
The direction in which the longitudinal axis of an aircraft is pointed, usually expressed in degrees from north (true, magnetic, compass, or grid north).
Glossary > Track
The projection on the earth’s surface of the path of an aircraft, the direction of which path at any point is usually expressed in degrees from true, magnetic, or grid north.
Position Information
Inform the pilot of the aircraft’s position when any of the following apply:
* Identification is established by an identifying turn.
* Vectoring is terminated, unless you know the pilot has the information.
* The pilot requests the information.
* You deem it necessary.
Describe the position of an aircraft in relation to a fix, airway, course, or radial indicated on the situation display.
Vectoring Termination > Inform the pilot of:
- Termination of vectoring, except when the aircraft has been cleared for an approach
- Position of the aircraft when vectoring is terminated, unless you know the pilot has the information.
