Phraseology & Definitions Flashcards
Minimum Fuel
Term used to inform ATC that they cannot accept undue delay
Immediately
Term used only when expeditious compliance is required to avoid an imminent situation
Anticipated separation
Reasonable assurance that prescribed separation will exist
Authorized transmissions
Messages necessary for air traffic control or otherwise necessary for contributing to air safety
“Shall” or “must”
Action is mandatory
“May” or “need not”
Action is optional
“Should”
Action is recommended
“Will”
Meaning futurity
Possible human trafficking
Blue lightning
Expedite
Term used when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of a situation
“Shall not” or “must not”
Action is prohibited
MARSA (military assumes responsibility for separation of aircraft)
Sole responsibility is to provide separation between military aircraft and IFR aircraft
Establishing contact with flight following aircraft
“Contact next 30 or exiting”
Terminating contact with flight following aircraft
“Flight following services terminated, frequency change approved”
Prevailing visibility
Greatest visibility equaled or exceed throughout at least half the horizon circle, which need not be continuous.