Basic ATC

Maintain visual separation

A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.

Quick answer: A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.

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Quick answer

A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.

Why it matters

Maintain visual separation matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Maintain visual separation?

In this glossary, Maintain visual separation refers to: A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.

How is Maintain visual separation used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC instructs: 'Maintain visual separation from traffic at your 2 o'clock.'"

Why does Maintain visual separation matter in aviation?

Maintain visual separation matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Maintain visual separation?

Maintain visual separation is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Maintain visual separation belong to?

In this glossary, Maintain visual separation is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.

Operational example

ATC instructs: 'Maintain visual separation from traffic at your 2 o'clock.'

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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