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Old 7th Feb 2021, 12:19
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awqward
 
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In the US it is normal to call when turning base and final... the idea being that 1) a banked aircraft is easier to spot, and 2) it narrows the location for looking.... also the CTAF by definition, is a shared frequency with potentially several airports within radio range... hence starting the call with Springfield Traffic as well as ending the call with Springfield eliminates that ambiguity...
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