When applying visual separation, the controller ___.

• A. Tells the pilot about the other aircraft's position, direction, type, and intentions
• B. Issues traffic advisories only on request
• C. Verifies altitude
• D. Monitors with radar only

Answer: (A)

When visual separation is used, the controller keeps the pilot informed about other aircraft to enable the pilot to maintain visual contact and avoid conflicts. The essential action is telling the pilot where the other aircraft is, which direction it’s moving, what type of aircraft it is, and what its intentions are. This traffic information gives the pilot the awareness needed to manage the separation visually, including anticipating changes in speed or heading. It’s not about issuing advisories only on request, it doesn’t revolve around verifying altitude, and while radar can be used to monitor, visual separation relies on the pilot using sight and the controller providing timely traffic information rather than a radar-only approach.