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ESTABLISHMENTONTRACK
Unless otherwise instructedbyATC, a pilot in commandmust remainwithin
5 nmof the departure aerodrome to establish flight on the departure track as
soon as practicable after take-off.
FREQUENCYCHANGE
When frequencychange instructionsare issued immediatelypreceding the take-
off clearance, pilotsmust change frequencyautomatically fromTower assoonas
practicableafter take-off, preferablywithin1nmof becomingairborne.
In all other situations, pilotsof departing aircraft are required to remainon
Tower frequencyuntil specific frequency change instructions are issued.
Pilots cangenerallyexpect an instruction to contactDeparturesControl prior
to reaching2000 ft and should,when advised, effect the change as soon as
possible.
When contactingAreaControl, pilotsmust advise the last assigned level and,
if notmaintaining the assigned level, the level maintainingor last vacated
level.
ENROUTE
In non-ATS surveillanceCTA, pilotsmust reportmaintaining an assigned level.
After any frequency change, pilotsmust advise the last assigned level and, if
notmaintaining the assigned level, the level maintaining or last vacated level.
3 – control l ed a i rspace
after take-off
5nm
DEPARTURE
TRACK