Transfer of Identification

Question 1

When should Transfer of Identification take place?

Answer 1

Should only be attempted when it is considered that the AC is within the accepting controller’s surveillance coverage

Question 2

PSR Methods of Transfer of Ident

Answer 2

• Direct Designation (Pointing); 2 displays are adjacent or conference type of display is used, Transferring controller is to ensure blips correlate
• Designation of Position; Reference point on both displays. AC seen within 3 miles of position given. Cardinals within 15 miles, range and bearing for others
• Automated Means; Electronic marker or symbol

Question 3

Radar Handover Conditions

Answer 3

• Satisfactory 2 way speech comms
• Identity has been transferred to accepting controller, or has been established by him
• Accepting controller informed of any level or vectoring instructions applicable at the stage of transfer
• If AC route unknown; Observed track or pilot reported heading passed

Question 4

When is Position Information passed to the Pilot?

Answer 4

• Following ident using the turn method
• When requested by the pilot
• When AC flying off correct track
• AC estimate differs significantly to surveillance system observation estimate
• When AC instructed to resume own nav, if necessary
• Whenever considered necessary

Question 5

What can be used to provide position information?

Answer 5

• Well known geographical feature
• Bearing (cardinals) and distance from known position
• Magnetic track and distance to displayed location, RP, navaid or approach aid
• Lat and long
• Distance to TD, if AC on FA