Voice Reports
Table 11-9 lists the standard departure voice reports common for each particular case
of departure:
Report
Case II
Case III
AIRBORNE
X
X
PASSING ANGELS TWO POINT FIVE
X
X
ARCING
X
X
Established OUTBOUND
X
X
IMC (POPEYE) with altitude
X
X
ON TOP with altitude
X
X
Mission Readiness (KILO)
X
X
Table 11-9 -- Voice reports
Two of the above voice reports that are not self-explanatory are POPEYE and KILO.
POPEYE is a report that indicates that an aircraft is in IMC and is awaiting further
instructions. This is the only mandatory pilot voice report. KILO indicates that an aircraft
is ready to proceed on its mission.
Departures and Rendezvous
During launches, fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters have certain departure procedures
to follow. Also, rendezvous guidelines are established for fixed-wing aircraft. Weather is
one of the primary factors that determine which departure and rendezvous procedure
will be used. Additionally, performance characteristics dictate the initial climb out
instructions for certain aircraft.
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