JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 5-12-7

POSITION ADVISORIES

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Continue to provide glidepath and course information prescribed in paragraph 5-12-4 , Glidepath and Course Information, subparagraphs a and b , until the aircraft passes over threshold. NOTE-

Glidepath and course information provided below decision altitude is advisory only. 14 CFR section 91.175 outlines pilot responsibilities for descent below decision altitude.

Inform the aircraft when it is passing over the approach lights. PHRASEOLOGY-

OVER APPROACH LIGHTS.

Inform the aircraft when it is passing over the landing threshold and inform it of its position with respect to the final approach course. PHRASEOLOGY-

OVER LANDING THRESHOLD, (position with respect to course).

REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-10-14 , Final Approach Abnormalities.

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