Air Traffic Control Definition

As the air above us becomes more and more congested, the job Article Related
of guiding the aircraft safe through it becomes even more
demanding than it already is. Air traffic control is defined as Articles
guiding aircraft both on the ground as in the air by separating
them safely by means of giving instructions, and if necessary or General ATC
possible provide information regarding for example weather or ATC Controller
NOTAMs. An air traffic controller's primary task is therefore to Tower Control
separate certain aircraft within its sector or region in order to Radar Control
prevent them from colliding by making use of lateral, vertical
and longitudinal separation. A secondary task of a controller is Images
to ensure a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic, and, as
already pointed out earlier, providing pilots with information
regarding weather, navigation services and Notices to Airmen
(NOTAMs), depending on airspace classification and controller
workload. Since ATC procedures may vary between countries,
this article concentrates on the Amsterdam FIR and will explain
the system and procedures that are applicable to this particular
region. As for being a pilot, it is important to understand the
ATC system and thoroughly know the procedures that should be
followed within a particular sector. Although ATC has strict
requirements with regard to the separation of IFR aircraft, keep Click for a large image
in mind there are certain pilot responsibilities as well. Pilots
should know the requirements for IFR flight and know when to
call for certain clearances. These subjects will be described in Click here for all our photos
detail later.

In most countries, ATC is provided to all traffic that is crossing, landing or taking-off and
includes private, military and commercial traffic. In case air traffic controllers are responsible
for separating traffic, such airspace is called "controlled airspace" while "uncontrolled airspace"
is available during specific parts of the day (flying at night would require IFR flight instead of
VFR) and pilots themselves make sure there is enough separation maintained between their
aircraft. In all airspace classes, air traffic controllers either provide pilots with certain
instructions that should be followed, or merely provide flight information to assist pilots
operating in these particular airspaces. Although pilots should adhere to instructions given by
ATC, they may deviate from this in case of an emergency as the pilot always has final
responsibility for the safety of the flight. Overall, the language spoken is English although in
some countries other languages may be used as well untill a certain extent.

Traffic flying within each FIR may vary from small private aircraft flying under VFR
conditions to high performance commercial or military traffic operating strictly in controlled
airspace.

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 Within the Netherlands , LVNL or Air Traffic Control the Netherlands is responsible for providing
the previously mentioned services particularly within the Amsterdam Flight Information Region
(FIR). The Amsterdam FIR stretches over Dutch territory and a large part of the North Sea from
where it is taken over by other ATC centres.

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