Order 7110.65P, Air Traffic Control, with changes

2/19/047110.65PSection 3. Special Operations9−3−1. AIRCRAFT CARRYING DANGEROUSMATERIALSa. Provide the following special handling tomilitary aircraft or military contracted aircraftcarrying dangerous materials when:1. The words “dangerous cargo,” or “inertdevices,” or both are contained in the remarks sectionof the filed flight plan, orNOTE−1. Certain types of military flights carrying dangerousmaterials require strict adherence to military regulationsand flight planning along carefully selected routes. Theseflights must avoid heavily populated areas.2. “Inert devices” are devices containing no dangerousmaterials but closely resembling nuclear or explosive itemsthat are classified as dangerous and could be easilymistaken for their dangerous counterparts.2. The pilot uses these words in radio communication.b. If it becomes necessary to issue a clearance toamend the route/altitude, advise the pilot:1. Of the proposed change, and2. The amount of delay to expect if it isnecessary to maintain the present route/altitude.c. When it becomes necessary for the pilot torefuse a clearance amending his/her route/altitude,he/she will advise if the traffic delay is acceptable orif an alternate route/altitude is desired. In such cases,offer all possible assistance.d. When the aircraft is provided an en routedescent, do not vector the aircraft from the plannedroute unless the pilot concurs.e. Use special patterns and routings in areas wherethey have been developed for these flights. If specialpatterns and routings have not been developed,employ normal procedures.9−3−2. CELESTIAL NAVIGATION TRAININGEN ROUTEa. Approve flight plans specifying celestialnavigation only when it is requested for USAF orUSN aircraft.NOTE−An ATC clearance must be obtained by the pilot beforediscontinuing conventional navigation to begin celestialnavigation training. The pilot will advise when discontinuingcelestial navigation and resuming conventionalnavigation. Celestial navigation training will be conductedwithin 30 NM of the route centerline specified in the enroute clearance unless otherwise authorized by ATC.During celestial navigation training, the pilot will adviseATC before initiating any heading changes which exceed20 degrees.b. Within conterminous U.S. airspace, limitcelestial navigation training to transponder-equippedaircraft within areas of ARTCC radar coverage.c. Prior to control transfer, ensure that thereceiving controller is informed of the nature of thecelestial navigation training leg.REFERENCE−FAAO 7110.65, IFR Flight Progress Data, Para 2−2−6.9−3−3. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)SPECIAL FLIGHTSa. Provide notification of possible route or altitudechanges as far in advance as possible for “RAC”flights. The pilot will indicate if the proposed changeis acceptable or if alternate routing or altitude will berequested.NOTE−DOE contracts for civil pilots to operate public aircraft totransport radioactive or high explosive materials withinthe conterminous U.S. These flights operate on an IFRflight plan but principally during daylight hours and VFRconditions. These flights require flight along carefullyselected routes and, in some instances, pilots will refuseclearances that require reroute or altitude changes thatwould derogate their objective.b. EN ROUTE. Approve pilot requests to leavecenter frequency for operational purposes as trafficconditions permit.c. Notify a supervisor in the event any of thefollowing occurs with “RAC” aircraft:1. Loss of radio contact.2. Loss of radar contact.3. The flight is overdue at the destination.Special Operations9−3−1