LESSON
EN ROUTE CONTROL PROCEDURES
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OVERVIEW
TASK DESCRIPTION
In this lesson you will learn to use methods and procedures to control en route air traffic.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
ACTIONS:
Describe the methods and procedures used to control en route air traffic.
CONDITIONS:
You will be given extracts from Federal Aviation Administration Handbook
(FAAH) 7110.65.
STANDARDS:
You must describe the methods and procedures used to control en route air traffic
according to FAAH 7110.65.
REFERENCES:
The material in this lesson was derived from the following publication:
FAAH 7110.65, April 1987
INTRODUCTION
This lesson covers instrument flight rule (IFR) flight direction assignment, altimeter setting, and en route
separation minima. A controller must be able to recognize and apply the rules applicable to the
assignment of proper altitudes for flight direction, the issuance of current altimeter settings in a timely
manner, and minimum separation requirements when applying lateral, vertical, or longitudinal
separation.
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