Visual Flight Rules Guide - © Civil Aviation Safety Authority (E-Text v. 2.6.25)

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AFTERTAKE-OFF

AIRBORNEREPORT –CLASSCCONTROLZONES

InClassC control zones, on first contactwith departures control a pilotmust

report:

• the direction of turn;

• the initial heading;

• the altitudepassing, to nearest 100 ft; and

• the last assigned level.

DEPARTUREREPORT–CLASSDCONTROLZONES

InClassD control zones (where a procedural service is provided), thepilot of

an IFR flightmust report after take-off:

• departure time (if applicable);

• tracking information;

• the last assigned altitude; and

• the estimate for the first en route reportingpoint.

The departure timemust be calculated as follows:

• current timeminusanadjustment for thedistance from theaerodrome; or

• when over or abeam the aerodrome.

Tracking informationmust confirm the track establishedwith reference to the

appropriatenavigation aid or, if tracking via a SID, confirm theSID identifier.

after take-off

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