ATC
Air Traffic Control. The system of people and equipment designed to help keep you safe in the air.
Per FAR 91.125, light gun signals that ATC can send you in the event of lost comms are:
| Color/Type | On Ground | In Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Green, Steady | Cleared for takeoff | Cleared to land |
| Green, Flashing | Cleared to taxi | Return for landing |
| Red, Steady | Stop | Give way to other aircraft and continue circling |
| Red, Flashing | Taxi clear of runway in use | Airport unsafe - do not land |
| White, Flashing | Return to starting point on airport | N/A |
| Red & Green, alternating | Exercise Extreme Caution | Exercise Extreme Caution |
Last updated: 2021-11-11 17:50:50 -0800