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Old 29th May 2018, 09:50
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uncle dickie
 
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Keep it simple and safe. Set STD when cleared to the first FLIGHT LEVEL.
Why wait until 6000ft?
Once cleared to FL210, won’t ATC expect any level information requested by based on STD.
Your mode ‘C’ is seen by ATC anyway.
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