RTF Procedures

Question 1

According to MATS Part 1, what is the correct phraseology for “avoiding action” in the lateral plane?

Answer 1

“(Callsign) Avoiding Action, Turn (left/right) immediately heading (three digits).”

Then pass traffic information.

“(Callsign), traffic (left/right) (number) o’clock, range (number) miles, (crossing left/right, right/left ahead/behind, opposite direction/same direction), (level information).”

Question 2

What is the standard phraseology for the passing of a full estimate message, as laid down in the attachment to MATS Part 1 Appendix E? (5 marks)

Answer 2

“(Direction of flight) estimate (a/c identity), squawking (four digits), (type) estimated over (significant point) at (time) (level), speed (filed TAS) via (route) (Clearance limit if other than destination).”

Question 3

As stated in CAP 413, what items contained in RTF messages, from both an AREA control and AERODROME/APPROACH control, are required to be read back in full?

Answer 3

Level Instructions
Heading instructions
Speed restrictions
Airway/Route instructions
Runways in Use
SSR operating instructions
Altimeter settings, including hectopascals when pressure less than 1000hPa
Frequencies
Release and Contact Points
Approach Clearances
Clearance to Enter, Land On, Take Off On, Backtrack, Cross or Hold Short of any Active Runway
Type of ATS
Transition Levels
Taxi Instructions
VDF Information