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Merlin · August 22nd, 2006, 01:08

When we're cruising along in the upper flight levels, for example, and are given discretion to descend to something lower, say 240, does ATC really care that we let you know when we begin the descent?

In recurrent, we have been told that it is not a required communication, however, I have had a few CA's run me up and down the rails for not communicating that to ATC. Is it required? Does it help you do your job?

Thanks,
Jeremy

August 22nd, 2006, 01:08	#1
Merlin Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 142	Pilot's discretion, descend to FL240 When we're cruising along in the upper flight levels, for example, and are given discretion to descend to something lower, say 240, does ATC really care that we let you know when we begin the descent? In recurrent, we have been told that it is not a required communication, however, I have had a few CA's run me up and down the rails for not communicating that to ATC. Is it required? Does it help you do your job? Thanks, Jeremy __________________ I do what the voices in my wife's head tell me to do.