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- VFR Circuit
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- TA Transition Altitude TL Transition Level Semicircular Rule
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CAA Phraseology
- Free Call Technique
- CAA AGCS VFR Circuits
- CAA AGCS Arrivals
- CAA AGCS Departures
- CAA AGCS RNP Approach
- CAA AFIS VFR Circuit
- CAA AFIS Arriving
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- CAA AFIS RNP Approach
- CAA ATC VFR Circuit
- CAA ATC VFR Arrivals
- CAA ATC VFR Departure
- CAA ATC VFR Transit Class D
ICAO Phraseology
- ICAO AFIS Circuits
- ICAO AFIS Arrival
- ICAO AFIS Departure
- ICAO ATC Arrival
- ICAO ATC Departure
Leaving the zone is mostly the same as a circuit except rather than flying the circuit you leave via the required direction. Sherburn has some information published on routing this is covered in the Sherburn Lessons.
Since Sherburn has a ATZ you must report leaving the ATZ including, location and altitude, and the frequency you are switching to if leaving the frequency.
Explanation | Exchange | |
On the first call use both your full callsign and that of the station being addressed. If you have more than one apron, giving your position will help the radio operator identify your location. | ![]() |
“Sherburn radio, G-VACS, Optional (Radio check 122.610), PA28 on the main apron, request taxi for VFR to Destination.” |
The radio operator should then give you the relevant aerodrome information. | ![]() |
“G-VACS, Sherburn radio, runway in use 28, left-hand circuit, QFE 1024.” |
Information such as runway in use, circuit direction and QNH require read-back. | ![]() |
“Runway in use 28, left-hand circuit, QFE 1024, G-VACS.” |
Once satisfied it is safe to taxi, announce your intentions. | ![]() |
“G-CS, taxiing holding point B1 for runway 28.” |
The radio operator may pass any relevant traffic information but do not rely on this – an AGCS operator must have a contentious view of the manoeuvring area. | ![]() |
“G-CS, Roger.” |
Once you have completed all pre-take-off checks, announce you are ready to depart. Note that it is NOT correct to report “ready for take-off”. | ![]() |
“G-CS, holding point B1, ready for departure.” |
The AGCS operator should pass information on known traffic that may affect your flight. However, it is still your responsibility to check that the runway and final approach are clear. | ![]() |
“G-CS, Roger, traffic is a PA28 reported final, surface wind 280º/14 kt.” |
Only use the word ‘take-off’ when announcing that you are about to do so. | ![]() |
“Roger, taking off, G-CS.” |
Information on the aircraft’s position and height must be transmitted upon entering or leaving the ATZ. | ![]() |
“ G-CS, Leaving the circuit to the east on upwind at 1000ft, switching to Unicom 122.8.” |
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“G-CS, Roger”. |
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