On 24 Sep 2005 19:16:45 -0700, "Lynne" wrote:

Santa Monica (KSMO) requires you to call ground prior to engine start.

But the requirement to do so is, according to another post of yours, so
stated on the ATIS at SMO.

My point is that it seems to be an AIM requirement that is not generally
followed in the US, in the absence of a specific instruction (e.g. on the
ATIS).


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)