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Receiver‐Only Acknowledgment

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

To obtain acknowledgment from an aircraft equipped with receiver only, request the aircraft to do the following:

  1. Fixed‐wing aircraft:
    1. Between sunrise and sunset:
      1. Move ailerons or rudders while on the ground.
      2. Rock wings while in flight.
    2. Between sunset and sunrise: Flash navigation or landing lights.
  2. Helicopters:
    1. Between sunrise and sunset:
      1. While hovering, either turn the helicopter toward the controlling facility and flash the landing light or rock the tip path plane.
      2. While in flight, either flash the landing light or rock the tip path plane.
    2. Between sunset and sunrise: Flash landing light or search light.
      TBL 3-2-1 ATC Light Signals
      Meaning
      Color and type of signalAircraft on the groundAircraft in flightMovement of vehicles,
      equipment and personnel
      Steady greenCleared for takeoffCleared to landCleared to cross; proceed; go
      Flashing greenCleared to taxiReturn for landing (to be followed by steady green at the proper time)Not applicable
      Steady redStopGive way to other aircraft and continue circlingStop
      Flashing redTaxi clear of landing area or runway in useAirport unsafe- Do not landClear the taxiway/runway
      Flashing whiteReturn to starting point on airportNot applicableReturn to starting point on airport
      Alternating red and greenGeneral Warning Signal- Exercise Extreme CautionGeneral Warning Signal- Exercise Extreme CautionGeneral Warning Signal- Exercise Extreme Caution