define vector
heading issued to an a/c to provide navigational guidance by radar
reasons for vectoring a/c
- separation: from other a/c, airspace
- safety
minimum IFR altitude (MIA) designated mountainous area
2000 ft above highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 miles
minimum IFR altitude other than mountainous areas
1000 ft above highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 miles
minimum vectoring altitude (MVA)
meets IFR obstacle clearance criteria. May be utilized for radar vectoring only upon the controller’s determination that an adequate radar return is being received from a/c being controlled
Vector an IFR a/c if it is:
- within controlled airspace
- at or above the appropriate minimum altitude
- within your area of jurisdiction unless coordinated
- permitted to resume its own navigation within radar coverage
when initiating a vector,
advise the pilot of the purpose and what to expect when the vector is completed
determine the appropriate heading for vectoring based on these factors:
- wind
- weather
- traffic
- pilot requests
allow for increased compliance time and distance when a/c is at…
higher altitude and/or greater airspeed
consider these conditions to obtain desired track
- effects of wind
- ground speed
- turning distance
techniques when vectoring
- utilize minimum heading changes
- turn slower a/c behind faster a/c if both are similar distances from converging points
