Pilot/Controller Glossary

8/15/19

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SURPIC

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 A description of surface vessels in the area

of a Search and Rescue incident including their
predicted positions and their characteristics.

(Refer to FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 10

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4,

INFLIGHT CONTINGENCIES.)

SURVEILLANCE APPROACH

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 An instrument

approach wherein the air traffic controller issues
instructions, for pilot compliance, based on aircraft
position in relation to the final approach course
(azimuth), and the distance (range) from the end of
the runway as displayed on the controller’s radar
scope. The controller will provide recommended
altitudes on final approach if requested by the pilot.

(Refer to AIM.)

SWAP

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(See SEVERE WEATHER AVOIDANCE PLAN.)

SWSL

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(See SUPPLEMENTAL WEATHER SERVICE

LOCATION.)

SYSTEM STRATEGIC NAVIGATION

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 Military

activity accomplished  by navigating along a
preplanned route using internal aircraft systems to
maintain a desired track. This activity normally
requires a lateral route width of 10 NM and altitude
range of 1,000 feet to 6,000 feet AGL with some route
segments that permit terrain following.