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Old 4th January 2011 | 21:20
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From: Plumpton Green
AIC:

The frequency assigned is 135.475 MHz and is known as 'SAFETYCOM'. Pilots should be aware that SAFETYCOM is not a UK equivalent of the UNICOM system used in the United States, and does not work in the same way.
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Phraseology is to comply with the requirements of CAP 413 (Radiotelephony Manual) Chapter 4, Section 6.2.2
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It is important that RTF is concise and unambiguous, and should include the name of the aerodrome
We have higher standards and are expected to hear the name of the aerodrome the first time.
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