Originally Posted by JAA Rule
Nope, not just initial contact - ALL communications in the USA terminal environment - even for you. Jesus even I know that...
As you know everything why is it you 777 chaps never follow the UK AIP?
Quote from LIDO CRAR (sad to be doing this I know):
"Aircraft with MTOM>162000 kg are
required to announce 'Heavy", or in case of an A380 announce 'Super", on initial contact with an ATC unit"
So stop being a smart-arse about the US Terminal Regs if you don't follow requirements elsewhere
None of you 'heavy' fellahs do this....