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Old 28th Sep 2009, 14:36
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Fuji Abound
 
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The only things to add is:

1. Get the ATIS before you do anything else.

2. I would vary the first call slightly - it may not be CAP, but it makes your intentions very clear: XXXXX with Charlie, 1016, for a booked landing.

In a few words you have make it clear you have the ATIS and have pre-booked a landing slot - viz via, I know what I am doing, I have 'phoned first and I am hoping / expecting a clearance without any fuss.

(Obvioulsy this only applies to airports of sufficient size and importance that you cant just pitch up without having pre-booked - Manston is a good example with their acres of unused tarmac , but Gatwick would do equally as well)
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