Order 7110.65P, Air Traffic Control, with changes

7110.65P CHG 1 8/5/042−1−4. OPERATIONAL PRIORITYProvide air traffic control service to aircraft on a “firstcome, first served” basis as circumstances permit,except the following:NOTE−It is solely the pilot’s prerogative to cancel an IFR flightplan. However, a pilot’s retention of an IFR flight plan doesnot afford priority over VFR aircraft. For example, thisdoes not preclude the requirement for the pilot of anarriving IFR aircraft to adjust his/her flight path, asnecessary, to enter a traffic pattern in sequence witharriving VFR aircraft.a. An aircraft in distress has the right of way overall other air traffic.REFERENCE−14 CFR Section 91.113(c).b. Provide priority to civilian air ambulanceflights “LIFEGUARD.” Air carrier/taxi usage of the“LIFEGUARD” call sign, indicates that operationalpriority is requested. When verbally requested,provide priority to military air evacuation flights(AIR EVAC, MED EVAC) and scheduled aircarrier/air taxi flights. Assist the pilots of airambulance/evacuation aircraft to avoid areas ofsignificant weather and turbulent conditions. Whenrequested by a pilot, provide notifications to expediteground handling of patients, vital organs, or urgentlyneeded medical materials.NOTE−It is recognized that heavy traffic flow may affect thecontroller’s ability to provide priority handling. However,without compromising safety, good judgement shall beused in each situation to facilitate the most expeditiousmovement of a lifeguard aircraft.c. Provide maximum assistance to SAR aircraftperforming a SAR mission.REFERENCE−FAAO 7110.65, Providing Assistance, Para 10−1−3.d. Expedite the movement of presidential aircraftand entourage and any rescue support aircraft as wellas related control messages when traffic conditionsand communications facilities permit.NOTE−As used herein the terms presidential aircraft andentourage include aircraft and entourage of the President,Vice President, or other public figures when designated bythe White House.REFERENCE−FAAO 7110.65, Aircraft Identification, Para 2−4−20.FAAO 7110.65, Departure Clearances, Para 4−3−2.FAAO 7210.3, Advance Coordination, Para 5−1−1.e. Provide special handling, as required toexpedite Flight Check aircraft.NOTE−It is recognized that unexpected wind conditions, weather,or heavy traffic flows may affect controller’s ability toprovide priority or special handling at the specific timerequested.REFERENCE−FAAO 7110.65, Flight Check Aircraft, Para 9−1−3.f. Expedite movement of NIGHT WATCH aircraftwhen NAOC (pronounced NA−YOCK) is indicatedin the remarks section of the flight plan or inair/ground communications.NOTE−The term “NAOC” will not be a part of the call sign but maybe used when the aircraft is airborne to indicate a requestfor special handling.REFERENCE−FAAO 7610.4, Applications, Para 12−1−1.g. Provide expeditious handling for any civil ormilitary aircraft using the code name “FLYNET.”REFERENCE−FAAO 7110.65, FLYNET, Para 9−3−6.FAAO 7610.4, “FLYNET” Flights, Nuclear Emergency Teams,Para 12−4−1.h. Provide expeditious handling of aircraft usingthe code name “Garden Plot” only when CARFnotifies you that such priority is authorized. Refer anyquestions regarding flight procedures to CARF forresolution.NOTE−Garden Plot flights require priority movement and arecoordinated by the military with CARF. State authority willcontact the Regional Administrator to arrange for priorityof National Guard troop movements within a particularstate.i. Provide special handling for USAF aircraftengaged in aerial sampling missions using the codename “SAMP.”REFERENCE−FAAO 7110.65, SAMP, Para 9−3−16.FAAO 7210.3, Atmosphere Sampling For Nuclear Contamination,Para 5−3−4.FAAO 7610.4, Atmospheric Sampling For Nuclear Contamination,Para 12−4−3.j. Provide maximum assistance to expedite themovement of interceptor aircraft on active air defensemissions until the unknown aircraft is identified.2−1−2General