JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 5-12-3
DESCENT INSTRUCTION
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
When an aircraft reaches the point where final descent is to start, instruct it to begin descent.
PHRASEOLOGY-
BEGIN DESCENT.
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