JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 5-10-12
LOW APPROACH AND TOUCH‐AND‐GO
Before an aircraft which plans to execute a low approach or touch‐and‐go begins final descent, issue appropriate departure instructions to be followed upon completion of the approach. Climb‐out instructions must include a specific heading and altitude except when the aircraft will maintain VFR and contact the tower.
PHRASEOLOGY-
AFTER COMPLETING LOW APPROACH/TOUCH AND GO:
CLIMB AND MAINTAIN (altitude).
TURN (right or left) HEADING (degrees)/FLY RUNWAY HEADING,
or
MAINTAIN VFR, CONTACT TOWER,
or
(other instructions as appropriate).
NOTE-
This may be omitted after the first approach if instructions remain the same.
REFERENCE-
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-9-2 , Final Approach Course Interception.
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-12-10 , Elevation Failure.
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