YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO IT ALONE

摘要

Outside the declaration of an emergency, pilots who decide to divert face adhering to the same regulations as always-the rules on fuel supplies and reserves, observing weather minima, traffic and airspace rules still apply.Of course, if we declare an emergency, the FAA generally gives us plenty of latitude in what we do to maintain the safety of people and airplanes. But even without an emergency declaration, the FAA can help the diverting pilot via the ATC system. Here are just some of the ways in which ATC can help, courtesy of the July/August 2010 of the agency's FAA Safety Briefing.