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Readback: March 2022

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Pilots must clarify ambiguous ATC instructions, such as "Proceed on Course," as this phraseology is often improper and can lead to confusion regarding the intended flight path.
  • As Pilot In Command (PIC), pilots have the responsibility to exercise critical thinking and make decisions that prioritize safety, even if it means questioning or declining ATC suggestions during emergencies.
  • It is legally permissible for pilots to log simulator time even while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as regulations regarding impairment apply only to the operation of actual aircraft, not ground training devices.
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Proceed on Course

Can you address the topic of “Proceed On Course” vs. “Proceed Direct xxx”? Specifically, if after being vectored during a departure and ATC says “Proceed on Course” does that mean fly direct to the next fix or fly back towards my original GPS course line and follow that to the next fix?

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