Block 2 radar terms

Question 1

Handoff

Answer 1

transfer of radar identification of an aircraft from one controller to another controller if the aircraft will enter the receiving controller’s airspace and transfer of radio communication will occur

Question 2

Radar Contact

Answer 2

radar identification of an aircraft has been established by a receiving controller and that aircraft is approved to enter the afore mentioned controller’s airspace

Question 3

Point Out

Answer 3

Transfer of radar identification of an aircraft to another controller without the transfer of radio communication

Question 4

Point Out Approved

Answer 4

radar identification of an aircraft as been established by a controller whose airspace will be used by another controller; radio communications of the aircraft will not be transferred to the approving controller

Question 5

Traffic

Answer 5

Term used between controllers to identify aircraft for the purpose of coordinating separation

Question 6

Traffic Observed

Answer 6

Used between controllers when traffic restrictions are understood and will be complied with