2007-01-19 06:18:10 · 9 answers · asked by Michael 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
By opposite, they mean they are traveling the opposite direction that YOU are going.
2007-01-19 11:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't necessarily mean at your 12 o'clock. Normally the direction will be stated first (11, 12, 1) followed by 'opposite direction' to alert you that the closing speed will be the sum, not the difference, of your true airspeeds. Also, the altitude of the target's xpndr reply will be stated, which gives you a clue to look above or below the horizon.........
2007-01-19 08:18:57 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the other pilot stated. The controller will likely tell you the approximate position, 10 o'clock, 2 o'clock, etc. Sometimes they will give altitude or say high or low, and even ascending or descending depending on their workload at the time. If in doubt....immediately ask for more detail and call out no joy or looking in response.
2007-01-19 15:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by tk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YUP!!! AND You better start turning towards the right and be looking for that traffic and pray you have a TCAD or a TCAS onboard your aircraft.
2007-01-20 00:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by chaoyiwang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, on coming traffic is traffic from the opposite direction.
2007-01-19 06:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by ksib 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, at 12 o'clock heading to you.
2007-01-19 07:36:35 · answer #6 · answered by BCT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they are giving you a heads up tht traffic is ahead of you and moving in your direction.
2007-01-20 09:41:11 · answer #7 · answered by Jason 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please tell me your a student pilot and not some license pilot flying in airspace over Southern California.
2007-01-19 16:48:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, pretty much
2007-01-19 08:30:19 · answer #9 · answered by CSUflyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋