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Pietrantonio · February 5th, 2008, 17:30

Yeah I see where you guys are coming from. Since you mentioned distance out, I always announce my position starting at 15 miles out, then 10 miles out, 5 miles, until I'm in the pattern at an uncontrolled airports. It's a lot of radio chatter on my part, but I want to make sure they know where I am, and at what altitude I'm at as well. But, in the end, I thought I was the only one left in the traffic pattern, until I heard his radio call on a base to final.

I guess there's a lot of things on my part that I really could have done better as a pilot, and because of the replies I've gotten, I've really realized that I had my faults as well. And honestly, I really appreciate you pointing these things out because I can learn from my mistakes too. I'm glad nothing serious happened, but from now on, I will know how to handle the situation better if it happens again.

Also, the only times I will be working on ILS approaches are with my instructor and then when I become Instrument Rated. Otherwise, I'll get MS Flight Sim 2004 going for practice.

Thanks guys! Appreciate all the advice. I'm learning everyday, and that's what I consider the most important part of my aviation career.

February 5th, 2008, 17:30	#23
Pietrantonio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 426	Re: The importance of staying ahead of the game Yeah I see where you guys are coming from. Since you mentioned distance out, I always announce my position starting at 15 miles out, then 10 miles out, 5 miles, until I'm in the pattern at an uncontrolled airports. It's a lot of radio chatter on my part, but I want to make sure they know where I am, and at what altitude I'm at as well. But, in the end, I thought I was the only one left in the traffic pattern, until I heard his radio call on a base to final. I guess there's a lot of things on my part that I really could have done better as a pilot, and because of the replies I've gotten, I've really realized that I had my faults as well. And honestly, I really appreciate you pointing these things out because I can learn from my mistakes too. I'm glad nothing serious happened, but from now on, I will know how to handle the situation better if it happens again. Also, the only times I will be working on ILS approaches are with my instructor and then when I become Instrument Rated. Otherwise, I'll get MS Flight Sim 2004 going for practice. Thanks guys! Appreciate all the advice. I'm learning everyday, and that's what I consider the most important part of my aviation career. __________________ "The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goals! The tragedy lies in having no goals to reach."