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Old 25th Jul 2013, 15:09
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MorfArsenal
 
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Don't mean to go too far off topic, so forgive me.

While it is clearly very much appreciated by radar if the expected STAR is included in the first call, I would really appreciate it if pilots did not include their expected stand on first call when vacating the runway.

When the rt is really busy, the last thing you need is the pilot checking in like this: USA 123 vacating 27L.... Uuummmmm, Goooiinnnggg tooooooooo, uuummmmmmmm 33 uuummm 4.

Often the information given to the pilot is incorrect and extra time is spent giving the correct stand. We have the stand info on the strip and even if we didn't, hearing it from the pilot is not confirmation enough for us.

Bottom line - keep mentioning the expected STAR (if that is still preferred by radar) but please don't mention where you think you're parking when vacating the runway.

Just my opinion. Other ATCOs may disagree
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