id: descent-and-approach title: Descent and Approach meta: Learn how to communicate descent and approach instructions with ATC in Infinite Flight. order: 6 contributor: babacar,lucaviness,planegeek,tomthetank #

Descent and Approach #

Descent Communication Summary #

Step 1

: If the ATIS is active for your destination, tap on the airport using your Map or Mini Map, select the Airport from the list, tap “ATIS”, and then “TUNE”

Step 2

: Ensure that you have an “ATC Preferred” arrival (if they are listed) and an approach onto a runway that is currently in use for landing

Step 3

: Tap the Communication button and select the respective Radar frequency to make initial contact:

*If you are with an active ATC facility, DO NOT change frequency without permission

**After “Approach Request” is tapped; select the airport, approach type and runway

Step 4

: If you are in the cruise, 1 minute prior to your Top of Descent, send “request descent via [STAR]” (provided you have a STAR selected in your Flight Plan) to the Radar Controller

Step 5

: Once clearance is received, you can commence descent - check surroundings to make sure it is clear, use the Cameras and Mini Map to help you

Approach Communication Summary #

Step 1

: Provided an Approach Controller is active, the Center Controller will hand you over at a predetermined point (usually FL180 or 50nm to your destination) - do not change frequency without permission!

Step 2

: When you receive your frequency change (or other communication from the Controller), the Communication button will flash amber and the message will appear at the top of the screen, tap the Communication button to “Reply” to the message. If you were sent “Frequency change approved, good day” then there is currently no Controller active in your area - we recommend just tuning out of the current frequency by tapping “Tune out of [airport ICAO code] [facility]” and continuing en-route. If you have been handed off to an active frequency, it will give you two options, either “Send & Switch” (which will reply and automatically tune you to the next frequency) or “Send” (which will reply but you will then need to tune to the next frequency manually)

Step 3

: Once tuned in, tap “Request Approach”

Step 4

: Select the respective airport

Tip

: Add your destination airport as the last fix in your flight plan. That way, the airport’s frequencies will appear at the top of the list!

Step 5

: Tap on the approach type you would like to fly for “any runway” or select a specific runway and approach type

Step 6

: The Radar Controller will either instruct you to “continue as filed”, in which case continue your descent and own navigation; or to “expect vectors”, in which case, be prepared to receive vectors for the approach

Step 7

: Be prepared to receive vectors and/or altitude assignments at any time during the approach; tap “reply” and then promptly fly them

Step 8

: Once you are established and separation requirements are satisfied, the Radar Controller (at their discretion) will hand you over to the Tower Controller (if present)

Descent and Approach Communication Table #

Below are all the ATC commands that can be sent to pilots by a Radar Controller and what pilots can request or respond with:

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+++ Radar Controller to Pilot

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