JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 3-1-13

ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

Pilots are required to establish two-way radio communications before entering the Class D airspace. If the controller responds to a radio call with, “(a/c call sign) standby,” radio communications have been established and the pilot can enter the Class D airspace. If workload or traffic conditions prevent immediate provision of airport traffic control services, inform the pilot to remain outside the Class D airspace until conditions permit the services to be provided.

PHRASEOLOGY-

(A/c call sign) REMAIN OUTSIDE DELTA AIRSPACE AND STANDBY.

REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-2-1 , Visual Separation.

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