09.5 Transfer of Control & Communication
Training Objective
To distinguish between transfer of control and transfer of communication.
Key Knowledge
- Definitions of control and communication transfer
- Timing differences
Operational Application
Controllers shall:
- Ensure clarity of responsibility at all times
- Transfer communication appropriately
1. Overview
Transfer of control and communication may occur at different points.
2. Core Content
2.1 Transfer of Control
- Responsibility for separation transfers
2.2 Transfer of Communication
- Aircraft changes frequency
3. Procedures
3.1 Application
- Controllers shall clearly understand when responsibility transfers
- Communication transfer shall not create ambiguity
4. Standards
- Responsibility shall always be clearly defined
5. Notes
- Confusion between control and communication is a common error