All aircraft are considered under positive communication control while operating at sea unless otherwise directed.

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All aircraft are considered under positive communication control while operating at sea unless otherwise directed.

Positive communication control ensures continuous two-way contact between the aircraft and the controlling authority, which is essential when operating at sea where airspace is less structured and ships and bases rely on clear coordination. Keeping every aircraft under that control by default minimizes risks of miscommunication, mid-air conflicts, and unsafe interactions near vessels or restricted areas. The phrase “unless otherwise directed” allows an explicit exemption when a supervisor authorizes operation outside this default, but the standard practice is to treat all aircraft at sea as under positive control. Weather can influence how control is exercised, but it does not remove the requirement unless there is an explicit directive to operate differently.

Positive communication control ensures continuous two-way contact between the aircraft and the controlling authority, which is essential when operating at sea where airspace is less structured and ships and bases rely on clear coordination. Keeping every aircraft under that control by default minimizes risks of miscommunication, mid-air conflicts, and unsafe interactions near vessels or restricted areas. The phrase “unless otherwise directed” allows an explicit exemption when a supervisor authorizes operation outside this default, but the standard practice is to treat all aircraft at sea as under positive control. Weather can influence how control is exercised, but it does not remove the requirement unless there is an explicit directive to operate differently.

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