Originally Posted by
Whirlybird
I do it like that, and no-one's ever complained, and if they want more info they ask for it.
Thats a good point...if ATC don't hear what they want they will always ask you.
I always tell them:
Who I am (G-XXXX)
What I am (PA32)
From (Ronaldsway)
To (Liverpool)
Current location including Alt (Morcambe gas Field 2000ft)
What i want (FIS)
Sometimes i will be asked for time estimates and for position further position reports.
Class D approach will always pass you on to tower, so dont bother asking them for joining instructions, once you have been passed to tower you will be given circuit joining instructions
The key is...dont flap. If in doubt Shout.
For ages i had to write all instructions on a knee board, now i dont usualy unless it is taxi instructions at large airports.