During a non-radar approach by a single piloted military turbojet aircraft, under which condition may ATC instruct the pilot to switch to the tower?

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During a non-radar approach by a single piloted military turbojet aircraft, under which condition may ATC instruct the pilot to switch to the tower?

Switching control to the tower in a non-radar approach happens when the aircraft has visual reference with the surface. This means the pilot can see the airport and runway environment and is able to navigate and descend using visual cues. With the runway in sight, the tower can take over for final approach and landing clearance, because the aircraft can be guided and separated visually without radar guidance. Weather conditions alone don’t guarantee this handoff, and the presence of a visual or contact/visual approach clearance doesn’t by itself define the exact moment to transfer control—the critical factor is having the runway and surface visually in view.

Switching control to the tower in a non-radar approach happens when the aircraft has visual reference with the surface. This means the pilot can see the airport and runway environment and is able to navigate and descend using visual cues. With the runway in sight, the tower can take over for final approach and landing clearance, because the aircraft can be guided and separated visually without radar guidance. Weather conditions alone don’t guarantee this handoff, and the presence of a visual or contact/visual approach clearance doesn’t by itself define the exact moment to transfer control—the critical factor is having the runway and surface visually in view.

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