What class airspace and what segment is above and adjacent to you? How far
are you from the airport pattern? What's your intended altitude? If you're
taking off through the floor of- or within- a Class B, a clearance to enter
is mandatory. Near or within a Class C shelf/cylinder or Class D
cylinder/ifr approach, establish two-way communication with the tower,
advise position, state intentions and ask for traffic advisory. If near or
within a Class E airport, listen for traffic, put your head on a swivel,
call your position and avoid playing bumper cars. This, from a VFR PPL
perspective.


"Richardfl" wrote in message
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When performing off airport helicopter operations in controlled
airspace what is the proper radio procedures/calls when taking off
after a few hours on the ground? Should I just call with my position,
stating i am off airport requesting take off clearance?

Thanks

Richard