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Microlight » Air Law » Visual Signals

Visual Signals

Aerodrome Control to Aircraft

When radio communication is not available, aerodrome control may use visual signals to communicate with aircraft.

 

Aircraft to Aerodrome Control

A pilot of a no-radio aircraft may acknowledge a tower signal by:

  • in flight — rocking the wings;
  • on the ground — moving the ailerons or rudder.

 

Aerodrome Ground Signals

Parachute Landing Area (PLA)

A red and white cone, with the point facing into wind, indicates that the Parachute Landing Area is active.

 

Agricultural Operations

A white letter “A” displayed at an unattended aerodrome, or at an aerodrome where AFIS is operating, indicates that:

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