Which term indicates visual contact with a friendly aircraft or a ground position?

• A. Tally
• B. Visual
• C. Contact
• D. No joy

Answer: (B)

In air-ground coordination, reporting whether you can see a friendly asset uses a simple, unambiguous term. The word used to indicate that you have line-of-sight to the asset is visual. Saying visual confirms to the controller that you can identify and track the friendly aircraft or ground position, which allows them to synchronize actions and move forward with safety and clarity. It distinguishes from reports that indicate no sight (no joy) or from terms that describe identifying a target or position rather than simply confirming sight of the asset. So, visual is the clear, standard way to communicate that you have visual contact.