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VFR FLIGHTSENTERINGCLASSCAIRSPACE
Before reaching the boundary of ClassC airspace, the pilotmust establish
two-way communicationswithATC on the frequency notified on the chart, in
ERSA, or AIPSupplement or NOTAM, and obtain a clearance.
When advance notification has not been provided, the pilotmust advise the
following toATC before the point of intendedentry:
• aircraft call-sign ‘INBOUND/TRANSITDETAILS’ (wait for ATC to respond
with your call-sign) then advise:
– flight rules and aircraft type
– position
– route and next estimate, and
– preferred level
The area VHF frequencymay be used to obtain a clearancewhen out of range
of theATC frequency, or to obtain advice as the appropriateATC frequency on
which a clearance canbe obtained. If the flightwill transit aRadar Information
Service (RIS) area before entering controlled airspace, clearance request
should bemade on theRIS frequency.
If landing at an aerodromewhereATIS is provided, thepilot should obtain
theATISbefore the first contact on the approach frequency. Onfirst contact
adviseATIS received.
The clearance to enterwill specify the altitude, track and any holding
instructions. Some of these itemsmay be combinedwith the clearance
‘CLEAREDFORVISUALAPPROACH’.
FLIGHTSENTERINGCONTROLLEDAIRSPACE FROMNON-TOWERED
AERODROME
When the controlled airspace and a non-controlled airport in the vicinity, a
clearance should be obtaineddirect on theATC frequency.When this is not
possible, clearances should be requested through theATSunit providing
services inClassG airspace.
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