Air Traffic Control (7110.65) | ATC | Effective: | 07-15-99 | Updated: | 04-02-99 |
5-15-7. INHIBITING MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE WARNING (MSAW)
a. Inhibit MSAW processing of VFR aircraft and aircraft that cancel instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plans unless the pilot specifically requests otherwise.
REFERENCE-
FAAO 7110.65, VFR AIRCRAFT IN WEATHER DIFFICULTY, Para 10-2-7.
FAAO 7110.65, RADAR ASSISTANCE TO VFR AIRCRAFT IN WEATHER DIFFICULTY, Para 10-2-8.
b. A low altitude alert may be suppressed from the control position. Computer entry of the suppress message constitutes an acknowledgment for the alert and indicates that appropriate action has or will be taken.