When an ATC radar facility issues a traffic advisory stating "UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND," where should the Remote PIC look for this traffic?

In the context of this traffic advisory, the phrase "3 O'CLOCK" refers to the position of the traffic relative to the observer's perspective. In aviation terminology, 12 o'clock indicates directly ahead, 6 o'clock indicates directly behind, and the positions on a clock face reference directions from the observer's viewpoint.

When it is stated that the unmanned aircraft is at 3 o'clock, the traffic is located directly to the right of the observer. Additionally, the advisory indicates the traffic is "2 MILES, WESTBOUND." Since west is the direction opposite to east, the westbound traffic would be moving towards the direction of the observer's 9 o'clock position.

Therefore, if the traffic is located at 3 o'clock, the Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) should look to their right, which means they should definitely be aware of traffic moving west from that location, effectively looking eastward to observe that traffic as while a westbound aircraft would be slightly rightward as well.

This understanding of the clock reference system is crucial for maintaining situational awareness, especially in coordinating with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and ensuring safe operations in the airspace.