Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2005B01602:body:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2005B01602
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 5046–7958

aids, starting with the most precise, is localizer, VHF omni-directional radio range, non-directional beacon and locator.

Advice to Air Traffic Control if aircraft is off-track
3.2 (1)  The pilot in command of an aircraft operating under the V.F.R. in controlled airspace must not, except in an emergency, deviate from track without clearance from Air Traffic Control.

 (2)  The pilot in command of an aircraft operating under the V.F.R. who is using radio navigation aids as the primary means of navigation of an aircraft must immediately notify Air Traffic Control if the aircraft is found to be off-track by anyone of the following deviations:
       (a) if track guidance is provided by a localizer or a VHF omni-directional radio range—half-scale deflection or more of the course deviation indicator;
       (b) if the track guidance is provided by a non-directional beacon or locator—+/-5° or more from the specified bearing;
       (c) if the track guidance is provided by distance measuring equipment—+/- 2 miles or more from the required arc;
       (d) if navigating by visual reference to the ground or water—more than 1 mile from the cleared track.
 (3)  The pilot in command of an aircraft operating under the V.F.R.:
       (a) that is operating in controlled airspace; and
       (b) who considers it necessary to divert from the track given by Air Traffic Control;
       (c) who is out of radio contact with Air Traffic Control;
must issue, on the appropriate frequencies, a PAN radio call specifying the details of the diversion.

Avoiding controlled airspace
3.3 (1)  The pilot in command of an aircraft operating under the V.F.R. outside controlled airspace or a restricted area must apply the applicable tolerances as set out in this clause to the aircraft's flight path to ensure that the controlled airspace or the restricted area, as the case may be, is not infringed.

 (2)  A pilot referred to in subclause (1) who is navigating the aircraft by use of radio navigation aids must apply the tolerances set out in the following table.

Table

 Navigation aid                     Tolerance

 Non directional radio beacon       +/-  6.9°
 VHF omni-directional radio range   +/-  5.2°
 Tactical air navigation aid        +/-  5.2°
 Dead reckoning                     +/-  12°

 (3)  Subject to subclause (5), a pilot referred to in subclause (1):
       (a) who is operating an aircraft referred to in column 1 of the following table; and
       (b) who is operating the aircraft at a height above mean sea level that is within a range specified in column 2 opposite the aircraft; and
       (c) who is navigating the aircraft by visual reference;
must apply the tolerances set out in column 3 of the table opposite the height rangewithin which the aircraft is operating.

Table

Column 1       Column 2                                               Column 3
Aircraft type  Operating