SAA block 1 task 20

Define duty priority

Duty Priority: Give first priority to separating aircraft and issuing safety alerts as required in this order

Define operational priority

Provide air traffic control service to aircraft on a “first come, first served” basis as circumstances permit. 

Describe when to issue a safety alert to an aircraft:

Issue a safety alert to an aircraft if you are aware the aircraft is in a position/altitude that, in your judgment, places it in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft. Once the pilot informs you action is being taken to resolve the situation, you may discontinue the issuance of further alerts. Do not assume that because someone else has responsibility for the aircraft that the unsafe situation has been observed and the safety alert issued; inform the appropriate controller. 

State the different types of handling provided for IFEs, MEDEVAC, SAR, Presidential aircraft, and Flight Check aircraft:  

• MEDEVAC: Provide priority handling when the pilot verbally identifies the flight by saying “MEDEVAC” followed by the FAA authorized callsign or full registration numbers or letters. 

• SAR: Provide priority handling and maximum assistance to SAR aircraft performing a SAR mission. 

• Flight Check aircraft: Provide priority handling, as required to expedite Flight Check aircraft. 

• Presidential Aircraft: Provide priority handling and expedite the movement of presidential aircraft and entourage and any rescue support aircraft as well as related control messages when traffic conditions and communications facilities permit. 

• IFE: Aircraft in distress have the right of way over all other traffic. 

State the local aircraft priorities

1. 56 FW Departures. When operationally necessary to facilitate departures, Tower may direct Luke-assigned aircraft to recover with radar service to the overhead pattern after coordination with RAPCON.  

2. 56 FW check flights using a "91" call sign.  

3. 56 FW missions requiring practice approaches, using a"11, 21, 31, etc." call sign.  

4. Other 56 FW aircraft.  

5. Other aircraft. Luke RAPCON is a component of the National Airspace System (NAS) and is required to provide service to the general aviation community as well as those listed above on a first come, first serve basis.