Visual separation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-001104",
  "term": "Visual separation",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "A means employed by ATC to separate aircraft in terminal areas and en route airspace in the NAS. There are two ways to effect this separation:\n\na. The tower controller sees the aircraft involved and issues instructions, as necessary, to ensure that the aircraft avoid each other.\n\nb. A pilot sees the other aircraft involved and upon instructions from the controller provides his/her own separation by maneuvering his/her aircraft as necessary to avoid it. This may involve following another aircraft or keeping it in sight until it is no longer a factor.",
  "see_also": [
    "See and avoid"
  ],
  "references": [
    "14 CFR part 91",
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/visual-separation/"
}