5-10-12. LOW APPROACH AND TOUCH-AND-GO

5-10-12. LOW APPROACH AND TOUCH-AND-GO

Before an aircraft which plans to execute a low approach or touch-and-go begins final descent, issue appropriate departure instructions to be followed upon completion of the approach. Climb-out instructions must include a specific heading and altitude except when the aircraft will maintain VFR and contact the tower.

• PHRASEOLOGY
• AFTER COMPLETING LOW APPROACH/TOUCH AND GO:
• CLIMB AND MAINTAIN (altitude).
• TURN (right or left) HEADING (degrees)/FLY RUNWAY HEADING,
• or
• MAINTAIN VFR, CONTACT TOWER,
• or
• (other instructions as appropriate).

NOTE: This may be omitted after the first approach if instructions remain the same.

• REFERENCE
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-9-2, Final Approach Course Interception.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-12-10, Elevation Failure.