NATO CONTROL RULES

Question 1

Advisory Control definition

Answer 1

The controlling unit will provide adequate warnings of hazards affecting aircraft safety. The Aircraft Commander is responsible for aircraft navigation and collision avoidance.

The controlling unit may provide advisory changes to altitude, speed and heading for positioning or to conduct a controlled approach.. However, the Aircraft Commander is ultimately responsible for aircraft safety and collision avoidance.

CODEWORD = Advisory

Question 2

Positive Control definition

Answer 2

The controlling unit is responsible for taking action such as ordering the necessary alterations to heading, speed and altitude, in order to avoid collision and to give warning of other known hazards affecting the aircraft.

CODEWORD = Positive