Handoffs/ Point Outs Flashcards
Define Handoff
An action taken to transfer radar identification of an aircraft from
one controller to another controller if the aircraft will enter the
receiving controller’s airspaces and radio communications with
the aircraft will be transferred
Define Radar Contact
The phrase used to inform the controller initiating the handoff
that the aircraft is identified and approval is granted for the
aircraft to enter the receiving controller’s airspace
Define Point Out
A physical or automated action taken by a controller to transfer
radar identification of an aircraft to another controller if the
aircraft will or may enter the airspace of protected airspace of
another controller and radio communications will not be
transferred
Define Point Out Approved
The phrase used to inform the controller initiating a point out that
the aircraft is identified and that approval is granted for the
aircraft to enter the receiving controller’s airspace, as
coordinated, without a communications transfer or the
appropriate automated system response
Define Traffic
• The term used to transfer radar identification of an aircraft to
another controller for the purpose of coordinating separation
action
• Traffic is normally issued in: response to a handoff or point out,
anticipation of a hand off or point out, conjunction with a request
for control of an aircraft
Define Traffic Observed
The phrase used to inform the controller issuing the traffic
restrictions that the traffic is identified and the restrictions issued
are understood and will be complied with
In what situation would a point out be more beneficial that a hand off?
When the aircraft will only go into the other controller’s airspace
from a short time or distance
In what type of situation would a receiving controller what to have
communication with an aircraft when a point out is attempted?
When traffic is present and it presents a conflict (separation or
busy traffic is involved)
In what order do you relay information to the receiving controller when
making a hand off or point out or issuing a traffic restriction?
• The target position relative to a fix, map symbol or radar target
which is displayed by both the receiving and transferring
controller (mileage from the reference point may be omitted
when relaying the position of a target if a FDB associated with
the target has been forced on the receiving controller display)
• Aircraft ID (call sign and or discrete beacon code during interfacility
point outs…both are required)
• Altitude information, except when inter/intra facility directives
ensure that the altitude information will be known by the
receiving controller (assigned altitude, appropriate restrictions, or
information that aircraft is climbing or descending) during inter
facility point outs include mode C information
When doubt exists as to target identification what should be done?
Use more than one method
If identification is questionable for any reason, take immediate action
to:
Re-identify the aircraft or terminate radar service
How is an aircraft identified during an inter facility handoff?
Call sign and beacon code
When must the handoff be completed by?
Before the aircraft enters the receiving controller’s airspace
After initiating a handoff, you must obtain the receiving controllers
approval before making changes to the aircrafts…
Flight path, altitude, or data block information unless otherwise
specified by an LOA or FD
What must be done prior to transferring communication?
• Resolve potential airspace violations and aircraft conflicts
• Coordinate with all controllers through whose airspace the
aircraft will pass before entering the receiving controller’s
airspace
• Relay any restrictions issued to ensure separation to the
receiving controller
___with restrictions issued by the receiving controller.
Comply
Transfer communication when?
The handoff has been accepted and before the aircraft enters
the receiving controllers airspace unless otherwise coordinated
Advise the receiving controller of what pertinent information not
contained in the data block for flight progress strip unless covered in
an LOA or FD?
Assigned heading, speed restrictions, altitude information
issued, observed track or deviation from the last route clearance,
revised beacon code, any other pertinent information.
Ensure that data block is associated with this appropriate ____.
target
What must be done when you use the automated hand off function on
primary or non discrete beacon codes?
Verbally coordinate to verify the position except from intra facility
handoffs and between ERAM sectors
What must be done when CST, FAIL, or NONE is displayed in the
data block?
Initiate verbal coordination before transferring control of a track
What must the transferring controller advise the receiving controller if
the aircraft is on a direct route initiated by ATC that exceeds NAVAID
distances?
That radar monitoring is required
