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Old 5th June 2023 | 09:45
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Originally Posted by Check Airman
Hi all,



Interesting discussion today. The relevant part of the US carrier’s manual says that the heavy suffix is only added in the US, but not in the U.K.



CAP 413 2.30 days that the heavy suffix should be used on initial contact.



Whose rules do you follow? Company manual, or state procedures?
Hi,

I believe the confusion is on whether you should had “heavy” for every transmission (FAA) or just at the check-in with the new ATCO (UK & ICAO).
Double check the wording on Your manuals.
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