*** This list is specific to Beaver County (KBVI) operations and is subject to change***
Every radio call needs to include who you are addressing and your aircraft identification. i.e., “Beaver Towner, Skyhawk986BT…”
At any time, Ground or Tower may shorten your callsign to the last 3 digits. You may reply using the shortened callsign once they use it.
On The Main Ramp
Say:
Who you are talking to: “Beaver Ground”
Who you are: “Skyhawk 986BT”
Where you are: “On the main ramp, ready to taxi”
Direction of flight: “Departing VFR to the North”
Weather Information: “With information Kilo”
They will respond:
“Skyhawk 986BT, taxi to runway 28 via Alpha”
Say:
“Taxi to Runway 28 via Alpha, Skyhawk 986BT”
Holding Short of the Runway
Say:
Who you are talking to: “Beaver Ground”
Who you are: “Skyhawk 986BT”
Where you are: “Ready for departure, Runway 28”
They will respond:
“Skyhawk 986BT, right turn approved, Runway 28 cleared for takeoff.”
The direction of flight will depend on what you requested. ie., if you requested to stay in the pattern, they will tell you “Left closed traffic approved.”
They may also include wind information. *Note: It is not necessary to read back the wind, but it is a good idea to make sure you listen and understand what is said.
Returning to Class D airport from the north to land (KBVI)
Say:
Who you are talking to: “Beaver Tower”
Who you are: “Skyhawk 986BT”
Where you are: “10 miles to the North”
What your intentions are: “Inbound”
Weather Information: “With information Kilo”
They will respond:
“Skyhawk 986BT, enter right traffic for Runway 28, report mid-field downwind”
The position they tell you to fly may be different each time. *Note: It is a good idea to study and understand the layout of an airport traffic pattern to better understand how to comply with ATC instructions.”
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