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AI.VII.H.S2FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Make radio calls as appropriate.

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Make radio calls as appropriate.

Bottom line

Observing System (AWOS), if available, and then monitor the tower frequency or Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to get a good idea of what traffic conditions to expect. Checklists should be performed well in advance so there is time to focus on traffic and ATC instructions.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-33) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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