T-45A UJPT & E2-C2 INav-02
Introduction to INav and Voice Procedures
c.
Stage III - Radar sequencing and
separation services for VFR aircraft:
provides, in addition to the basic radar
service and Stage II, separation
between all participating VFR aircraft.
Pilot participation is urged but not
mandated
E.
Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC):
central authority for issuing IFR clearances
1.1.1.9.4
1.
Issues route assignment (Air Traffic Control
issues clearances, ARTCC coordinates
route assignment)
2.
Monitors enroute IFR flight
3.
Verifies/assigns altitude
4.
Provides traffic separation
5.
Furnishes vectors (as do other entities, i.e.,
Departure Control)
6.
Issues NOTAMs
7.
Provides current weather information (as
required)
a.
SIGMET
b.
Center Weather Advisory (CWA)
8.
ARTCC IFR control starts at 1,200 ft AGL
on airways. Most IFR traffic will be under
direct ARTCC radio control, or work
through an FSS which relays information to
or from the ARTCC. All traffic in Class A
airspace, which starts at 18,000 ft MSL, will
be under Center's direct control
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