REVIEW OF PILOT AND CONTROLLER ATC RESPONSIBILITIES

Recent aviation accidents have raised significant questions concerning a lack of mutual understanding between pilots and controllers regarding basic air traffic control (ATC) responsibilities for safe instrument flight. This study reviews these responsibilities and the methods by which they are: (1) established by operations and procedures (pilot/controller authority and the use of radar monitoring services); (2) reinforced through documentation and training; and (3) updated and improved by ATC system user communications. Specific recommendations are given that highlight key needs for FAA improvement.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mitre Corporation

  1820 Dolley Madison Boulevard
  McLean, VA  United States  22102

  Federal Aviation Administration

  Systems Engineering Management, 800 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20591
• Authors:
  • Harris, R M
• Publication Date: 1975-7

Media Info

• Pagination: 89 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pilots; Air traffic control; Air traffic controllers; Air transportation crashes; Airborne navigational aids; Aviation safety; Improvements; Instrument flying; Management; Manuals; Methodology; Monitoring; Radar devices; Recommendations; Specialized training; Surveys; Training
• Uncontrolled Terms: Aircraft safety
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Aviation; Education and Training; Operations and Traffic Management; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167076
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: MTR-6954
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FA70WA-2448
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 29 1978 12:00AM