In point outs where there is no ability to send a data block, how must the action be indicated in the coordination menu?

• A. Route, beacon, and altitude.
• B. Route and speed only.
• C. Beacon and altitude only.
• D. Route and heading only.

Answer: (A)

When you can’t send a data block, the coordination menu must fully spell out what you intend to do by including route, beacon, and altitude. The route shows the exact path you plan to fly, the beacon (transponder) identifies the aircraft for the controller, and the altitude communicates the vertical level you are assigning or maintaining. Together, these three pieces convey the full operational intent and keep sequencing and separation clear. Without one of these elements, the action isn’t unambiguously communicated: speed or heading alone don’t define the flight path or vertical plan, and omitting the beacon or route leaves identification or routing unclear.