Presents an overview of the AC rating to include aviation weather; air navigation and aids to air navigation; military aircraft characteristics and performance; airport lighting, markings, and equipment; air traffic control equipment; airspace classification; flight assistance services; general flight rules and IFR/SVFR control procedures; control tower operations; radar operations; shipboard operations; and facility operations. Reviews air traffic control operator technical knowledge with emphasis on technical knowledge associated with supervisory performance such as air traffic control training certification, plans, reports, flight inspections, and required resources as well as aircraft accidents and incidents.

This book fills a vital gap in the literature on air traffic control. It gives an insight into the UK ATC system, including systems and principles and airspace management, which also has a worldwide application. The most recent advances are discussed including application of secondary surveillance radar, application of automation, airborne threat alert and collision avoidance systems - Mode 'S' and Monopulse SSR. Arnold Field also examines the collaboration, for safety reasons and to ensure the most economic use of national resources, between civil and military authorities.