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Verify specific direction of takeoff (or turns after takeoff)

Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-001079

Used by ATC to ascertain an aircraft's direction of takeoff and/or direction of turn after takeoff. It is normally used for IFR departures from an airport not having a control tower. When direct communication with the pilot is not possible, the request and information may be relayed through an FSS, dispatcher, or by other means.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-AVN-001079
FieldAviation and air traffic control
ReferencesFAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
See alsoIFR takeoff minimums and departure procedures
Record as JSON
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  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "Used by ATC to ascertain an aircraft's direction of takeoff and/or direction of turn after takeoff. It is normally used for IFR departures from an airport not having a control tower. When direct communication with the pilot is not possible, the request and information may be relayed through an FSS, dispatcher, or by other means.",
  "see_also": [
    "IFR takeoff minimums and departure procedures"
  ],
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/verify-specific-direction-of-takeoff-or-turns-after-takeoff/"
}

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