Approach Control Frequencies

Cool!

However, I DID use the frequencies on the chart.
There are two. I used both.
They did NOT pick me up until I was above 3000'.
I have a new radio and it worked like a champ to go out North of DCA.
I talked to Stafford Regional airport with no problem.
The frequency they suggested didn't work either until I was high enough.

I've been flying for 16 years in this area.
However, is has been VFR only.

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is the "A/FD"?
Airport Facility Directory?

I REALLY appreciate you guys responding to me.
You've been a big help.

-john

Craig Prouse wrote:

"John" wrote:

Thanks, Ron, but that doesn't answer my question.
I tried the frequencies on the chart and they didn't work.
Once I climbed up to 4000', I got 'em on one of the frequencies I
mentioned, but I can't remember which one.

Where do we find the working frequencies for ATC?
If there are any limitations to the frequencies given, that should be
posted, too.

John, your question actually was answered by Ron and also by Elliott.

Examining your chart in the vicinity of Brooke VOR (BRV), the two closest
airports are Stafford (RMN) and Shannon (EZF). When you look up either of
those airports in the A/FD, you'll find that they are serviced by Quantico
Approach on 127.05.

This is a very common and useful strategy for locating "obscure" frequencies
that don't appear on a sectional with big blue or magenta boxes around them.
Just find the closest airport to your position and refer to the A/FD for the
controlling approach facility. If the airport has an IAP and you've got the
plate handy, that works too.