Are ATC instructions mandatory?
Are ATC instructions mandatory? Recreational pilots cannot fly in airspace requiring ATC communication, but it's a good idea to learn to use the right words. This knowledge can help them in an emergency, and it helps prepare a recreational pilot for a private pilot certificate, if he decides to continue his training.
What is the difference between ATC clearance and instruction?
Air Traffic Control CLEARANCE: A clearance is an authorization that allows a pilot to do something. Air Traffic Control INSTRUCTION: An instruction is an action to be executed without delay.
Is ATC harder than pilot?
Piloting, especially on large, complex aircraft, is largely a matter of training and practice. Talent is required, of course, but mostly you just have to put your hours in. In that sense, training and qualifying to be an airline pilot is more rigorous than becoming an ATC at a busy facility.
Can ATC deny landing?
As long as both parties coordinate and agree, the aircraft can land based on the ATC's chosen direction or the pilot's chosen direction. ATC will usually make sure approaching aircraft are kept aware of the wind conditions so that agreement can be made. Either party can decline/deny the approach and/or landing.
Can ATC see your drone?
This means that ATC typically cannot see drones on their radar screens. However, it's worth noting that some larger drones used for commercial purposes may be equipped with transponders or other identification systems, which can make them visible to ATC.
How hard is ATC training?
The training is demanding, with about 50% of aspiring Air Force controllers washing out, according to the agency.
What is the hardest license to get as a pilot?
The airline transport pilot (ATP) is the most advanced pilot certificate one can obtain, and it's necessary for those who want to fly commercial airliners for a living. All commercial airlines now require a pilot applicant to have an ATP certificate.
Why do pilots say heavy to ATC?
Wake turbulence poses a major risk to other aircraft, so pilots and ATC use the term “heavy” in radio transmissions as a reminder that the aircraft's wake may be dangerous to others passing behind or below the flightpath of these larger-mass aircraft.
Can you fly without talking to ATC?
As a blanket statement, no, it is not illegal to fly without ATC contact. More precisely, it is completely legal to fly without radio contact except in certain designated airspace or while flying under instrument flight rules (IFR).
Can a pilot overrule ATC?
(a) The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. (b) In an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the pilot in command may deviate from any rule of this part to the extent required to meet that emergency.
Do pilots know every button in the cockpit?
Answer: Yes, pilots know what every button and switch does. The school to learn the specifics of an airplane is very intense, requiring great concentration for several weeks.