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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

25th Aug 2016, 06:15

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Callsigns

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Posted By BigEndBob

egbo, We recently had two aircraft on field...

egbo,
We recently had two aircraft on field with very similar call signs so tried using type and reg.
But that has passed since one seemed to have departed.

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

24th Aug 2016, 22:18

Replies: 17

Callsigns

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Posted By BigEndBob

I spoke to our local ATC and they have already...

I spoke to our local ATC and they have already adopted the type in callsigns where appropriate.
Helicopter XX has been going on for some time so no different for fixed wing.

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

24th Aug 2016, 22:14

Replies: 17

Callsigns

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Posted By BigEndBob

Years ago the circuit only consisted of Cessnas,...

Years ago the circuit only consisted of Cessnas, Pipers, the odd Grumman or Rallye.
Now there are all types in the circuit, flexwings, micros, gyros, high perf Cirrus.

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

14th Aug 2016, 20:53

Replies: 17

Callsigns

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Posted By BigEndBob

"Why isn't it more popular? Because,...

"Why isn't it more popular?
Because, thankfully, most pilots still adhere to correct RT procedure."

I assume correct RT only comes about because some committee has a meeting and discusses how RT...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

10th Aug 2016, 21:00

Replies: 17

Callsigns

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Posted By BigEndBob

Callsigns

Why isn't giving aircraft type in call sign more popular.
Situation locally two based aircraft with very similar call signs.
Difference is type. Giving full call sign a pain for all.

Calling...

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