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Old 23rd Aug 2016, 19:00
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Helen49
 
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It has always struck me as being rather odd that when a pilot makes a 'first solo', ATC, RFFS etc pay great attention to detail and offer all possible help, including keeping other traffic out of the way. When the pilot makes the second and subsequent early flights, little forewarning is provided to ATC and consequently there may be inadequate consideration shown..

I always stressed to PPLs visiting the tower that an appropriate word on the telephone prior to the flight would prove helpful to the pilot, ATC and other traffic. This includes first visits to other airfields and any other situation where the pilot is apprehensive. In my experience ATC would bend over backwards to help in such situations and that would certainly include RTF procedures.

ATC telephone numbers are always available in the relevant documents.
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