NZFF

Posted: **Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:55 pm**

Hi guys,

Heard that phrase on the scanner reasonable often. For example "Eagle 302, descend to 3000ft radar terrain". Just wondering though, what does it mean, or what is it instructing the pilots to do? :unsure:

Alex

Posted: **Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:09 pm**

On an airliners.net forum thread I found this:

'Radar Terrain' means that the radar controller is taking responsibility for terrain avoidance, especially when descending an aircraft below MSA. In Australia they say 'Radar Lowest Safe'.

http://www.airliners.net/discussions/te ... main/54101

This might not be correct however, towerguy might know the answer for sure :thumbup:

Posted: **Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:21 pm**

Quick as always Brock, and thanks for the MSN chat.

Alex

Posted: **Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:10 am**

yep
means the aircraft is being moved off track or given further descent and the controller is using the radar terrain map of the area to provide separation from the hard stuff.

NZFF

"Radar Terrain"?