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Proper Radio Procedures for Off-Airport Operations
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 |
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"Richardfl" wrote in message
oups.com... 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? Define "controlled airspace". You'd have to be pretty close to an airport to actually be IN controlled airspace (in the US, anything other than Class G) during takeoff. If you're in Class D, C, or B (I'm assuming not A), then you need to make the required radio calls. Just tell the controlling agency who you are, where you are, and what you want. If you're in Class E, then you're pretty close to an airport and you probably will want to make some sort of traffic call on the CTAF. If you're in Class G, I see no reason to make a radio call. On what frequency would you transmit? Why would you think anyone was listening? In other words, no radio required in that situation. Some other questions: * What did your rotorcraft instructor tell you when you asked him this question? * For those sponsoring you, how large will their logo, name, whatever be on your clothing? How do they know you're holding up your end of the bargain? Pete |
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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 oups.com... 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 |
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If you're actually IN controlled airspace .. as in within a
C, D, or B surface area then I'd talk to the controller there. An example might be landing at a hospital that's fairly close to a Class C airport. On the way in I'd give the controller a heads-up as to how long you'll be on the ground and that you'll call him back at lift off. If you're not in an area that goes to the ground then I'd call the appropriate agency upon reaching 700 or 1200 AGL, whatever applies. OW Rotorhead "Richardfl" wrote in message oups.com... 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 |
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Pete,
Thanks for your reply, with regards to sponsoring i will be posting photos during the rest of my training. I think i may have gotten a studen loan though. I find out this afternon and if so i will only be about $5000 short. So with a litle skimping and saving i should have enough. WOO HOO!!!!!! Thank you very much for your interest and your help!!!! Richard |
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WOW.. Thanks for all the instant replys. It is much appreciated. I
haven't asked an instructor yet it was just a curious question that popped into my head last night. The area i was thinking of is about a half a mile inside class D airspace. As a low time PPL its nice to have a place to get those "what if" questions answered. Thanks a ton!!!! Richard |
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"Richardfl" wrote in message oups.com... 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 You won't receive a takeoff clearance. The contoller can only clear you to takeoff from or land on a movement area on the airport (i.e. runway, taxiway). From an off airport area, you will get something on the order of "Landing/Departure will be at your own risk". I have landed off airport inside Midway's Class C and normally they instruct the pilot to call them when airborne. Kris |
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There is a Lifeflight helo that is based within Worcester's (ORH) class D.
They receive a 'transition approved' for every operation. "Kris Kortokrax" wrote in message ... "Richardfl" wrote in message oups.com... 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 You won't receive a takeoff clearance. The contoller can only clear you to takeoff from or land on a movement area on the airport (i.e. runway, taxiway). From an off airport area, you will get something on the order of "Landing/Departure will be at your own risk". I have landed off airport inside Midway's Class C and normally they instruct the pilot to call them when airborne. Kris |
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"Richardfl" wrote in message
oups.com... [...] Thank you very much for your interest and your help!!!! Hmmm...if there were any answers to my questions in that post, I didn't see them. |
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"Kris Kortokrax" wrote I have landed off airport inside Midway's Class C and normally they instruct the pilot to call them when airborne. Unless you are very close to the tower, you may not be able to raise them until you are airborne. Repeat calls as you climb, until you get a response. -- Jim in NC |
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