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3 – CLASS D A I RSPACE
BeforeenteringClassD airspace, the pilot in commandof an aircraftmust
establish two-way radio communicationwith the Tower on the frequency
notified on the chart, inERSA, or AIPSupplement or NOTAM.
Thereafter, the pilotmustmaintain those communicationswhile in theClass
D airspace.
All flights operating inClasses E andG airspace requesting a clearance to
operate inClassD airspacemust advise call-sign, type, position, altitude and
intentions (tracking details etc) whenmakingfirst contactwithATC.
In establishing two-way communications, ATCmay issue specific instructions
that differ from altitude and intentions advised by the pilot. Thepilotmust
complywith any such instructions issued byATC.
A pilotmay be assigned the responsibility to follow another aircraftwhich he/
shehas reported sighting.When assigned this responsibility, the pilotmust
maintain separation from and not overtake that aircraft. In this circumstance,
the pilot is also responsible for providing his/her ownwake turbulence
avoidance. If the other aircraft sighting is subsequently lost, adviseATC
immediately.
Initiating two-waycommunications.
In initiating two-way communications,
the pilotmust advise callsign and aircraft type, current position, altitude,
intention, relevant information such asATIS received and any request(s).
Note 1. Radio contact should be initiated far enough from theClassD
airspace boundary to preclude entering theClassD airspace before
two-way radio communications are established.
Note 2. If the controller responds to a radio call with, ‘...(aircraft callsign) [...
(instructions)]’ radio communications have beenestablished and the
pilotmay enter theClassD airspace.
Note 3. Ifworkload or traffic conditions prevent immediateentry in toClass
D airspace, the controllerwill inform the pilot to remain outside the
ClassD airspace until conditions permit entry. Example: ‘...(aircraft
call-sign) REMAINOUTSIDECLASSDAIRSPACE’.
Note 4. It is important to understand that if the controller responds to
the initial radio call without using the aircraft call-sign, radio
communications have not beenestablished and thepilotmay not
enter theClassD airspace. Examples: ‘AIRCRAFTCALLINGARCHER
TOWER, STANDBY.’ ‘AIRCRAFTCALLINGROCKY TOWER, SAY
AGAIN.’
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