FAA Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX)Regulations (Part 121)Medium
Under 14 CFR 121.99, a certificate holder's dispatch system must be capable of providing which of the following for flights en route?
- ADirect radar tracking of the aircraft by the dispatch office
- BContinuous monitoring of each flight's progress through the company communication system
- CReal-time cockpit video feed to the dispatch center
- DAutomatic satellite override of the autopilot for course corrections
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Continuous monitoring of each flight's progress through the company communication system
14 CFR 121.99 requires the dispatch or flight following system to provide for the continuous monitoring of the progress of each flight, including communication and coordination between the pilot in command and dispatch. Dispatchers do not use radar tracking, autopilot override, or video feeds as regulatory requirements.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Dispatchers rely on communications, not their own radar tracking systems.
- C. Video feeds are not part of the regulatory dispatch system requirement.
- D. Dispatchers have no authority or capability to override flight controls.
Flight Following Requirement (121.99)
Regulation requiring certificate holders to maintain a communication system that continuously monitors the progress of each en route flight.
- Requires continuous monitoring of flight progress
- Relies on company communication systems, not ATC radar
- Supports coordination between dispatcher and PIC for operational control
Memory trick: 'Never lose sight' — dispatch keeps constant watch