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Old 19th April 2005 | 10:04
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Send Clowns

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From: Sarfend-on-Sea
I'm with Genghis. I fly from an airport where the RT varies from the hectic to very quiet. There are 5 commercial training companies, 4 fixed-wing clubs and a helicopter school. There are also various airlines, a government contractor and other small operators flying out of here.

During the day it is busy, occasionally difficult to get a call in. However due to the pattern of use, by 18:00 it is quiet, then I will occasionally say hi to a friend in the tower or on radar. This can even be useful, as it lets them know it's me, and they get used to the fact that I am an experienced pilot and instructor, so I can be asked to do more to fit in with their needs to facilitate traffic flow whenver they hear my voice.
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