5/19/22 

Pilot/Controller Glossary 

pilot of the routing he/she can expect if any part of the 
route beyond a short range clearance limit differs 
from that filed. 

EXPEDITE

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  Used by ATC when prompt com-

pliance is required to avoid the development of an 

imminent situation. Expedite climb/descent normal-
ly indicates to a pilot that the approximate best rate 
of climb/descent should be used without requiring an 
exceptional change in aircraft handling characteris-
tics. 

PCG E

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