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Select the option which correctly completes the following statement.

The transfer of an aircraft from one ATC unit to another is done…

  • A
    Automatically before the control zone boundary.
  • B
    By agreement with the receiving unit.
  • C
    Automatically through a central unit.
  • D
    With the pilot's consent.

ICAO Doc 4444
Chapter 11 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES MESSAGES
10.1.2.2 TRANSFER OF CONTROL

10.1.2.2.1 The responsibility for the control of an aircraft shall be transferred from the ATC unit to the next unit at the time of crossing the common control area boundary as determined by the unit having control of the aircraft or at such other point or time as has been agreed between the two units.

11.3.7 Coordination and transfer data
11.3.7.1 Progression of a flight between successive control sectors and/or control centres shall be effected by a coordination and transfer dialogue comprising the following stages:

a) notification of the flight in order to prepare for coordination as necessary;
b) coordination of conditions of transfer of control by the transferring ATC unit;
c) coordination, if necessary, and acceptance of conditions of transfer of control by the accepting ATC unit; and
d) the transfer of control to the accepting unit.

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