When an aircraft will cross the boundary in a climb or descent to JAN/MLU APCHs, what must the student do after the handoff has been initiated?

When an aircraft will cross the boundary in a climb or descent to JAN/MLU APCHs, what must the student do after the handoff has been initiated?

• A. Do not APREQ until instructed
• B. APREQ the climb/descent after handoff
• C. APREQ only during emergencies
• D. APREQ prior to handoff

Answer: (B)

When you’re crossing into JAN/MLU approach airspace, you’re transitioning control to the terminal facility, so vertical coordination must happen right after the handoff is initiated. You should APREQ the climb or descent after the handoff. This approach request ensures you’re at the correct altitude to begin the approach and stay properly sequenced with other traffic. Delaying the request or doing it before the handoff would disrupt coordination, and handling it only in emergencies isn’t correct for routine transitions.

When you’re crossing into JAN/MLU approach airspace, you’re transitioning control to the terminal facility, so vertical coordination must happen right after the handoff is initiated. You should APREQ the climb or descent after the handoff. This approach request ensures you’re at the correct altitude to begin the approach and stay properly sequenced with other traffic. Delaying the request or doing it before the handoff would disrupt coordination, and handling it only in emergencies isn’t correct for routine transitions.