How do I talk to ATC approach?

How do I talk to ATC approach?

Simply call on the frequency you are given, state your call sign and position, and the words “request flight following.” If the Center controller can work you, he’ll give you a transponder code and information on other radar-identified traffic around you.

What should be expected when making a downwind landing?

A downwind landing, if flown at the same indicated airspeed as an upwind landing, will be at a higher groundspeed at touchdown. The ground roll will likely be longer, and the potential of overshooting the desired touchdown point is increased.

How is direction of traffic pattern determined?

Standard traffic pattern turns are always to the left, unless the airport specifies it otherwise. How would you know if an airport or runway has right-turn patterns? It will be marked on the VFR sectional, the A/FD, and if the airport has it, the traffic pattern indicator located around the windsock.

How do I request an ATC repeat?

When a pilot needs to ask ATC to repeat something, the proper way is to use the phrase “say again.” That obligates ATC to reply. This, however, does not necessarily clarify information that the pilot may not have understood or may not recognize.

What is a downwind approach?

The downwind leg is a course flown parallel to the landing runway, but in a direction opposite to the intended landing direction. This leg is flown approximately 1⁄2 to 1 mile out from the landing runway and at the specified traffic pattern altitude.

What is upwind and downwind in aviation?

The upwind leg is sometimes called “departure” as this is the path of an aircraft after becoming airborne. The downwind leg is the segment when the aircraft is flying parallel to the runway but in the opposite direction of landing.

What is the purpose of ATC?

The primary purpose of the ATC system is to prevent a collision involving aircraft operating in the system.