Basic ATC

Contatto radar

Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided

Quick answer: Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided

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Quick answer

Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided

Why it matters

Contatto radar 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

Questions and answers

What is Contatto radar?

In this glossary, Contatto radar refers to: Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided

How is Contatto radar used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Delta 892 Heavy, contatto radar stabilito, salga e mantenga livello di volo tre tre zero."

Why does Contatto radar matter in aviation?

Contatto radar 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 Contatto radar?

Contatto radar is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Contatto radar belong to?

In this glossary, Contatto radar 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

Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided

Operational example

Delta 892 Heavy, radar contact established, climb and maintain flight level three three zero.

Localized term

Contatto radar

Localized example

Delta 892 Heavy, contatto radar stabilito, salga e mantenga livello di volo tre tre zero.

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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