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Old August 4th, 2006, 07:45   #4
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Default Re: "With Request"

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Originally Posted by PanJet
I'm not ATC, but I was taught that if ATC is busy and you're VFR, then you ask for "VFR request." That way they know you're VFR and they'll take you when they can. Otherwise, if they're not busy, just go ahead and ask for what you want. Saves time on the radio if they don't have to come back and say, "Cessna 1234 say request."
Fair enough, but if you're IFR and you're just picking up a flight plan or checking in they know you're coming.
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