Andy Gallis 1397789 Posted July 14, 2017 at 04:23 PM Posted July 14, 2017 at 04:23 PM Have searched with zero luck for the answer to this question and I'm sure the vets are tired of hearing it lol. Just flew from KCRE-KHXD both are towered fields, but there was no ATC via vatsim. In this case do I treat it as uncontrolled field tune to 122.8 and just monitor if no traffic, advise intentions if there is. Or, do I tune to the frequency of the published TWR/GRD for said airfields and listen for vatsim traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Warren Posted July 14, 2017 at 04:43 PM Posted July 14, 2017 at 04:43 PM I treat it as uncontrolled field tune to 122.8 and just monitor if no traffic, advise intentions if there is. In the spirit of Vatsim, that is the correct answer, although some will suggest you advise your intentions regardless. Only other thing to ensure (as Vatsim provides a "top down" service) is that there are no overlying controllers (CTR, APP) for that area. Not a bad question; have fun! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Gallis 1397789 Posted July 14, 2017 at 05:22 PM Author Posted July 14, 2017 at 05:22 PM Thanks for the fast response. Wanted to make sure of this while I'm still jumping around cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] d and g airspace before I headed to someplace larger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Wiebe 1101951 Posted July 14, 2017 at 05:46 PM Posted July 14, 2017 at 05:46 PM I treat it as uncontrolled field tune to 122.8 and just monitor if no traffic, advise intentions if there is. In the spirit of Vatsim, that is the correct answer, although some will suggest you advise your intentions regardless. Only other thing to ensure (as Vatsim provides a "top down" service) is that there are no overlying controllers (CTR, APP) for that area. Not a bad question; have fun! Nick 1. positive of not broadcasting intentions if there's no one else around is the Unicom 122.80 broadcasts over a very wide range. For instance when I'm climbing out of YVR (Vancouver) I can "hear" aircraft reporting intentions descending and starting approaches into SEA (Seattle) over a hundred NM away. 2. HOWEVER (there's always a catch!) if there is someone on the ground at your destination they could benefit from your calls... so it depends how attentive you are to the likes of VATspy or vattastic and spatially aware you are on the comings and goings of traffic around you. Mr. VATSIM P2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Gallis 1397789 Posted July 14, 2017 at 05:52 PM Author Posted July 14, 2017 at 05:52 PM On the same topic and along the lines of the top down theory If there is no TWR or GRD at your cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] D location but there is a CTR within range do you depart with 122.8 then pick up CTR as you depart the cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] d. I seen on here where sometimes CTR will play all three roles if they have time to but wasn't to sure on the rule of thumb Coming from flying in the real word we would depart on Unicom then pickup CTR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Warren Posted July 14, 2017 at 06:08 PM Posted July 14, 2017 at 06:08 PM CTR will generally provide service for the D's, but that is not always a hard and fast rule. Best bet there is just to contact them as you would any local facility. Departing G's and surface E's would be a unicom departure, then pick up your flight following with the CTR when airborne. This is VFR of course. IFR, you will either pick up your IFR clearance on the ground, and get a departure release then contact when airborne, or depart VFR and pick up your IFR when airborne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott DeWoody Posted July 16, 2017 at 01:31 PM Posted July 16, 2017 at 01:31 PM It never hurts to ask the CTR, or APP controller if you need to contact them. Scott DeWoody CEO - American Virtual Airlines joinava dot org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts