So basically do I contact KTPA or just Unicom? May be a stupid question but I have to ask
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Thanks...
zappie wrote:hi there, generally it comes down to whether an airfield is unattended or not. If you have a switched on controller, they will contact you first as you enter their controlled airspace, in which case you can advise your intentions. If its unattended, unicom is advised.... as in the real world of flying, communications are vital, esp in unattended airspace because you don't know what other bogies are out there! Oh, also, depends on what role the controller is playing... it may be a centre, tower, ground, departure, approach etc etc... but as mentioned, as soon as you enter their airspace they will contact... and if you have the charts for the area and can work out the airspace boundaries, you can contact them first as you enter it. Following that, and if you do circuits in a controlled area, mandatory calls of airborne, downwind, base, final etc must apply. have fun!
vjcarlo wrote:Hello Jason,
May I point you to this site? http://avsim.com/geoffschool/combined/circuit.htm
Thanks for the VATSIM signature ID. Hope the above site helps you get more comfortable on VATSIM.
If you like Geoff Butler's style he has a full course available from A to Z.
I have flown for almost 3 years on VATSIM and cannot imagine any other type of flying. The GA population is really starting to increase which means more and more controllers are learning the proper techniques regarding VFR flight rules.
I recommend starting small with some VFR circuits at an airport that has a TWR controller. Let him know you are learning, and he will be happy to assist you. Don't do this at a major busy airport. But there are plenty of TWR controllers in the slower areas that are new to controlling and they welcome any trafficv they can find.
GOOD LUCK !! See ya in the VATSIM Skies![]()
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