Reporting Points Flashcards
What is a reporting point
A geographical location in relation to which the position of an aircraft is reported
What is a compulsory reporting point?
Reporting points which must be reported to ATC. Pilots discontinue position reporting over these when they are “radar contact”
If necessary, you may request an aircraft to provide an estimate or report over:
A specific fix
What is the phraseology for informing an aircraft of its position with respect to a fix or airway?
OVER/PASSING (fix)
(# miles) MILES FROM (fix)
(# miles) MILES (discretion) OF (fix, airway, or location)
CROSSING/JOINING/DEPARTING (airway or route)
INTERCEPTING/CROSSING (name of NAVAID) (specified) RADIAL
What are VFR reporting points?
Billboard (SE)
Water Gate (SW)
Kelly Tower (NW)
Duster (NE)
Extra care should be taken to ensure VFR aircraft transitioning…
RAR airspace does not conflict with IFR aircraft.
Restrict flight at or above 3,500’ MSL, provide suggested vectors, and/or coordinate as necessary.