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What word is used by ATC to request that a pilot continues within the specified conditions?

  • A

    Maintain

  • B

    Proceed

  • C

    Continue

  • D

    Continue in accordance

Maintain: The word used by a controller to request a pilot continue in accordance with specified conditions.

For example, a controller might say

  • "Maintain assigned altitude" or...
  • "Maintain present heading" or...
  • "Maintain VMC".

The word "maintain" signifies that the pilot should continue with the previously assigned or stated condition.

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