Re: RT Question
I have had a look at CAP 413 but can't find it.
There is a "theory" out there that the "final" call is manditory. In cpl training I was taught this and also got the thick end of the mike for not reporting "final" and got told it was manditory when I wasn't requested to after a "roger" when I reported downwind.
Even in a multi crew enviroment when flying a visual and we have been cleared to land before final it is common for the PF to ask the PNF if we are cleared to land. There is alot to do on base and it is very easy to forget because its not the time to be writing things down. And for the pilot its better to make the final call and get the clearance re-issued than get reported for landing without a clearance.
And from another pilots point of view its actually very handy for a light aircraft to report final even though they are already cleared. It improves SA awareness may allow to become visual with number 1 if you haven't got them.
The calls in the circuit give alot of information for SA to everyone not just the controller.
MJ