Pilot/Controller Glossary Pilot/Controller Glossary  8/15/19 12/31/20  EXPECT DEPARTURE CLEARANCE TIME  (EDCT)- The runway release time assigned to an  aircraft in a traffic management program and shown  on the flight progress strip as an EDCT.  (See GROUND DELAY PROGRAM.)  EXPECT FURTHER CLEARANCE (TIME)- The  time a pilot can expect to receive clearance beyond a  clearance limit.  EXPECT FURTHER CLEARANCE VIA (AIR- WAYS, ROUTES OR FIXES)- Used to inform a  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- 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-3 