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Fox Valley Flying ClubNewsletter, June 2002 |
What to do if Intercepted?
Story submitted by Evan Wright
(Don't let this happen to you)
Interception Procedures (shamelessly plagarized from Plane and Pilot Magazine)
An Aircraft that is intercepted shall immediately:
* Follow the isntructions given by the intercepting aircraft.
* Notify, if possible, the appropriate air traffic services unit.
* Attempt to establish radio communication with the intercepting aircaft-if possible,
giving the identity and position of the aircraft and the nature of the flight.
* squawk 7700 on your transponder, unless otherwise instructed by the appropriate air
traffic services unit.
Aircraft to Aircraft Signals
*Rocking Wings: "You've been intercepted. Follow Me"
*Abrupt 90-Degree Climbing Breakaway: "You may proceed"
*Circling Aerodrome: "Land at Airport"
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