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Old November 14th, 2006, 00:54   #8
daveatc
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Default Re: Calling out last of tail number

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Originally Posted by mikecweb View Post
If he asks them to use his prefix then its going to be "N0FT". And he still won't know its him. ATC won't abbreviate if there is another "0FT" on the freq so if you hear that, its you.
You never know what might help. However, nothing says he can't ask them to use his full callsign. It's not unheard of, especially in the lower hour pilots/students, etc. Most controllers shouldn't lose sleep over it. They will, however, mock you in the tower! Gotta do something to pass the time.
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