What does Alpha mean in aviation?

What does Alpha mean in aviation?

air traffic control
ATC – air traffic control, directs aircraft through controlled airspace.

What do you say ATC before takeoff?

Phrases tower controllers say: “Line up and wait” (taxi onto the runway and wait for a takeoff clearance) “Cleared to cross runway two seven” (taxi across runway 27)

What do pilot say to ATC?

ATC will either say “Expedite Departure” or “No Delay” to let the aircraft know to get it in gear and take off immediately. A radio call from ATC would go something like this: ATC: “Cessna 128DP, cleared for take off, runway 16, no delay, straight out departure approved”

What is class alpha airspace?

Class Alpha airspace is positive control airspace, meaning Air Traffic Control (ATC) can see and track aircraft. Class alpha airspace encompasses the high-altitude enroute environment, containing “cruise” altitudes or “Flight Levels” (FL) in the United States.

What is Bravo in aviation?

A Bravo is generally that airspace from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports. An ATC clearance is required for all aircraft that receive separation services within Class Bravo airspace.

What does Niner mean in aviation?

Aviators often speak “pilot English” to avoid miscommunications over radio transmission. “Tree” for instance, means three, “fife” is the number five and “niner” means nine, says Tom Zecha, a manager at AOPA. The variations stemmed from a desire to avoid confusion between similar-sounding numbers, he says.

When does a pilot have to tell ATC when catching the localizer?

The pilot must tell ATC when (s)he has caught the localizer and glideslope. The pilot should continue the approach. Generally used when the landing runway is still obstructed and the controller needs to delay the landing clearance. This is not an authorization to land.

What does it mean when ATC says no incoming traffic?

Specifically, it means there is no impending incoming traffic behind you. If there were incoming traffic ATC would not clear you for the option. They would either instruct you to remain in the pattern or clear you for a touch and go or a landing. In the air, the pilot is in charge.

When can ATC not issue a takeoff clearance immediately?

This sentence is used only when ATC can not issue a takeoff clearance immediately (e.g. because there is still traffic on the runway). Controllers must not use this command unless needed.

Are You learning the right words for ATC communication?

Learning the right words for ATC communication is only half of your lesson. You also need to use them because it makes the words and phrases part of your aviation vocabulary. This is especially important if you plan to earn an instrument rating. Compared to your primary training, instrument training is much more intense.