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Old 4th Apr 2017, 17:05
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Originally Posted by TheOddOne
Can I respectfully suggest that you try flying from the Lambourne VOR to the Bovingdon VOR, then route up to Milton Keynes via Cheddington, trying to get a Basic service from Luton on 129.550? You might get lucky, but if all aircraft routing similar tried to, no-one would get a word in. Just select the frequency, dial in 0013 ALT and keep your eyes on stalks looking out! You could try Farnborough, of course, but similar chances of getting a word in.

TOO
Acksherley that would be Farnborough North which is much less congested than West.
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