Communicating with air traffic control is a daunting task for many student pilots. In fact, just getting a single word in to JFK controllers is almost beyond my abilities as a professional aviator. ATC lingo is a rapid back and forth between pilots and controllers, and in busy airspace a little etiquette is in order.
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What does it mean to LAHSO?
LAHSO is a very common term that pilots can hear during landing sequences. LAHSO is an acronym that is meant to say “land and hold short.” The whole meaning of the acronym is “Land and Hold Short Operations.” This is a system that has been devised in order to maximize the capacity and to improve the efficiency of an airport in receiving and sending aircraft off. However, in order for it to be effective pilots need to develop and acquire an accurate understanding of the LAHSO concept.
American Pilots Line Up And Wait on September 30
On September 30, the words “position and hold” will be replaced by the phrase “line up and wait” in ATC parlance here in the United States. The change is being implemented to increase standardization with the international aviation community and to reduce runway incursions. What does this mean for pilots? Read more…
FAA Eliminates “Taxi To” Operations
Ignorance is bliss, at least that’s what Shakespeare said, but ignorance can get you busted in the aviation world. As of June 30th the FAA has implemented some minor changes to the taxi instructions we all receive at towered airports. Specifically, the FAA has removed the “taxi to” phraseology. Keep reading to find out what this means to you. Read more…
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