Assuming Control of the Air Craft

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CHAPTER THREE

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ASSUMING CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT

A most important flying safety requirement is a clear, positive understanding at all times of who

has control of the aircraft. You must understand the procedures involved in transferring control

of an aircraft.

The instructor will tell you over the intercommunications system (ICS), "I have the controls."

When your instructor says, "I have the controls," you acknowledge by stating over the ICS, "You

have the controls." You then take your hands and feet off the controls. Your instructor will then

confirm control by saying, "I have the controls." Conversely, but in the same manner, when your

instructor wants you to fly, he/she will say, "You have the controls," whereupon you will take

control and acknowledge over the ICS, "I have the controls." The instructor will then complete

the exchange with another, "You have the controls." Keep flying the aircraft until you are told to

do otherwise. Understand that unless you and the instructor complete the 3-way exchange of

controls, no exchange of control was made. For example, your instructor may coach or aid your

flare during a landing. You may feel a presence on the control stick, but you are still flying and

should continue to do so. Never be in doubt as to who is flying; if you are not absolutely sure,

safety dictates you speak up and ask! If you have any questions about how to exchange control

of the aircraft, any instructor can help you.

313.

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Proper radio communication techniques are extremely important to safety when operating in

controlled airspace or the vicinity of other aircraft. You should read and learn the contact radio

communications in the Voice Communications Student Guide prior to your first flight.

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS

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