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After establishing communication with an ATC radar unit for an approach, the controller says "GOLF ALFA CHARLIE BRAVO GOLF, FOR ILS RUNWAY 22, FLY HEADING TWO ONE FIVE". What does this mean to the pilot?
  • A
    The aeroplane should turn onto a heading of 215 degrees.
  • B
    The heading to maintain the ILS track will be 215 degrees.
  • C
    The ILS track to the runway is 215 degrees.
  • D
    The heading to maintain the runway track is 215 degrees.

RADAR VECTORING

Aircraft can be controlled by radar vectors. By vectors we understand a heading. Aircraft are often given vectors, in this case a heading is given which needs to be followed. Radar vectors are mostly used during the approach phase. During radar vectoring the aircraft is usually led to final or to a specific point from which the published procedure must be continued.

  • In this case, the ATC controller is providing vectors to establish the aircraft on the localizer beam of the ILS. Therefore, the pilot must follow the instruction and turn onto a heading of 215 degrees.

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