A-79-055
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REVISE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL HANDBOOK 7110.65A SO THAT A VFR AIRCRAFT ISSUED AN ALTITUDE ASSIGNMENT OR INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED TERRAIN PROTECTION COMPARABLE TO THAT RECEIVED BY AN IFR AIRCRAFT. HOWEVER, SUFFICIENT LATITUDE SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN THE HANDBOOK SO THAT THE CONTROLLER MAY APPROVE A REQUEST OF A PILOT WHO WISHES TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS OF THE EXCEPTIONS TO 14 CFR 91.79.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to revise Air Traffic Control Handbook 7110.65A so that a VFR aircraft given an altitude assignment or instruction receives terrain protection similar to that of an IFR aircraft. The handbook should allow controllers to approve a pilot's request to use exceptions to 14 CFR 91.79.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Oct 29, 1979 |
| NTSB number | IAD78FA028 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).