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Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

  1. Used to indicate that an aircraft is established on the route centerline.
  2. Used by ATC to advise a pilot making a radar approach that his/her aircraft is lined up on the final approach course.

See ON‐COURSE INDICATION.

In the 7110.65

Used in 7 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-6-4Issuing Weather and Chaff Areas
  2. 5-11-5Final Approach Guidance
  3. 5-12-4Glidepath and Course Information
  4. 6-5-4Minima Along Other Than Established Airways or Routes
  5. 7-5-3Separation
  6. 8-5-2Course Divergence
  7. 9-2-10ATC Security Services for the Washington, Dc, Special Flight Rules Area (dc Sfra)