204 Conflict Resolution

At March when is a conflict considered resolved?

Once on aircraft has clearly reported the other is in sight

An aircraft responds to a traffic update with “FBC, check traffic”. Is the conflict resolved? Why?

No, they have not reported they have traffic visual.

An aircraft responds to a traffic update with “roger”. Is the conflict resolved?

No, they have not reported they have traffic visual.

An aircraft responds to a traffic update with “with the traffic”. Is the conflict resolved?

Yes, they have reported the traffic is visual.

When one aircraft reports the other in sight traffic is considered resolved, what is the one exception to this rule?

If an aircraft preparing to depart plans to enter the runway ahead of traffic that they have reported in sight.

Define traffic update

Any item of traffic information issued by ATS to pilots after the initial advisory or previous update

What is the purpose of providing traffic updates?

To assist aircraft in establishing visual contact
Advise aircraft of new traffic that may impact on their intentions
Assist in the safe and efficient flow of traffic
Help ensure situational awareness for pilots.

If we have had contact with an aircraft, can we assume that they have heard a position report for another aircraft in the circuit?

No

With respect to aerodrome advisory define conflict

A situation where one aircraft comes into proximity to another aircraft such that one may require an immediate alteration to its flight path to avoid creating a risk of collision

Aircraft can be assisted to establish visual contact by:

Providing traffic information
Providing traffic update
Requesting position reports

At what point is traffic no longer described as an inbound traffic? Instead position is used

Once it enters the MF

What should you be doing with the aircraft position reports until the conflict is resolved?

Ping-pong between the aircraft

When asking for position reports from converging aircraft, how much of a buffer should be left between the reporting points?

Two nautical miles

In regards to traffic conflicts what is the flight service specialist’s responsibility?

Identifying and communicating information concerning conflict situations

In regards to traffic conflicts what is the pilot’s responsibility?

To determine a resolution to the conflict

When passing over, under, ahead or behind while giving way, what shall the pilot ensure?

That they are passing with sufficient distance that it will not create a risk of collision

What side shall an overtaking aircraft overtake on?

The right side

What situations should flight service specialists restrict the use of the phrase “can you” to?

Situations where it is of immediate concern that without its use a conflict situation would occur or develop

Can a flight service specialist ask a plane to use unpublished circuit procedures?

No

What is an unsafe situation?

An aircraft makes a manoeuvre that creates a sudden and unexpected situation where a conflict is imminent

What is a flight service specialist obligated to do when they see a situation they deem unsafe?

Immediately notify concerned aircraft

When alerting aircraft to a conflict, how do you determine which aircraft to contact initially?

The aircraft that does not have right of way should be contacted

If a flight service specialist is aware of a conflict and the aircraft without the right of way is has not aknowledged it, what shall the flight service specialist do?

Issue a traffic update and either request the aircraft’s intentions or ask if the traffic is in sight

Can flight service specialists suggest procedures that conflict with Right of Way provisions in CAR 602.19

No

What phrase can be used to advise aircraft that they can taxi when the potential for conflict no longer exists

taxi at your discretion

What phrase can be used to get an aircraft to hold short of a taxiway or runway

request you hold short (runway or taxiway)(name), (reason)

If a pilot does not understand your request for information, what should you do?

Ask for it in common language