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if there is any doubt of the pilot's ability to keep the other aircraft in sight or maintain separation.

10.10.1.6     Positive identification must be established before visual separation is provided as follows:

(a)         by day:
(i)            identification by type;

(ii)          identification by distinguishing markings if aircraft are of the same type;

(iii)        identification by observing a change of heading or altitude of one of the relevant aircraft.

(b)         by night:
(i)            momentarily extinguish navigation lights;

(ii)          select flashing navigation lights to steady;

(iii)        extinguish hazard beacon;

(iv)        momentarily switch on landing lights;

(v)          change heading.

10.10.1.7     Visual Separation between an aircraft and a high altitude balloon may be applied provided that:

(a)         the confirmed drift of the balloon is away from the aircraft;

(b)         the balloon is ascending; and

(c)          the operations are being conducted during daylight.

10.10.1.8     Relevant traffic information must be passed in sufficient time and detail to enable the pilot to identify and maintain separation from the other aircraft.

10.10.1.9     In circumstances where an aircraft has been instructed to maintain separation from, but not follow, an IFR aircraft, traffic information must be issued to the IFR aircraft, including advice that responsibility for separation has been assigned to the other aircraft.

10.10.1.10          The traffic information provided must contain as much as is necessary of the following to assist the pilot in identifying the other aircraft:

(a)         type, and description if unfamiliar;

(b)         level;

(c)          position information either by clock reference, bearing and distance, relation to a geographical point, reported position and estimate, or position in the circuit;

(d)         intentions, or direction of flight.

10.10.2         Separation Using Visual Observation

10.10.2.1     When weather conditions permit, the aerodrome controller may provide separation based on visual observations as coordinated with Approach Control provided that:

(a)         the aerodrome controller is in agreement and accepts responsibility for the provision of such visual control;

(b)         where required, the aircraft concerned are on the aerodrome control frequency;

(c)          where required, specific airspace is released to the aerodrome controller for the purpose of providing such control.

10.10.2.2     Aerodrome controllers may also separate by the use of visual observation of aircraft position and projected flight paths.

10.10.2.3     When aircraft are operating visually as aerodrome traffic ATC must issue 1 or more of the following:

(a)         clearances designed to maintain separation;

(b)         sequencing instructions;

(c)          relevant traffic information.

10.10.2.4     Pilots must be advised of their number in the landing sequence to assist in identification of traffic.

10.10.2.5     ATC must maintain, as far as possible, a continuous visual watch to detect and determine the position, and ensure the safety of, aircraft.

10.10.3         Separating Approaching Aircraft Beyond Tower View

10.10.3.1     Two approaching aircraft are deemed to be separated while the second