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What is the fundamental difference between 'advisory' and 'control' services provided by Air Traffic Services (ATS)?
Advisory services (like flight information) provide pilots with information and suggestions for safe flight. Control services (like those from a control tower o
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Question: What is the fundamental difference between 'advisory' and 'control' services provided by Air Traffic Services (ATS)?
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- Advisory services are for IFR only, control services are for VFR only. ✅ Advisory services provide suggestions, while control services issue instructions that must be obeyed.
- Advisory services are provided by automated systems, control services by human controllers.
- There is no practical difference between the two terms.
Correct answer: Advisory services provide suggestions, while control services issue instructions that must be obeyed.
Explanation: Advisory services (like flight information) provide pilots with information and suggestions for safe flight. Control services (like those from a control tower or ACC) issue mandatory instructions that pilots are required to follow to maintain separation and expedite traffic.
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