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What is the correct self-announce format at a non-towered airport on CTAF?
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"Traffic, [callsign], [position], [altitude], [intentions], [airport name]"
Incorrect. Review the explanation and the cited FAA reference for the correct answer.
✓ "[Airport name] traffic, [callsign], [position], [altitude], [intentions], [airport name]"correct
The recommended CTAF self-announce format is: "[Airport name] traffic, [callsign], [position], [altitude], [intentions], [airport name]." The airport name is stated at the beginning and end of the transmission to ensure other pilots on frequency identify the correct airport.
"[Callsign], [position], [airport name]"
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"All traffic, [callsign], [intentions]"
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Why
The recommended CTAF self-announce format is: "[Airport name] traffic, [callsign], [position], [altitude], [intentions], [airport name]." The airport name is stated at the beginning and end of the transmission to ensure other pilots on frequency identify the correct airport.
FAA source: AIM 4-1-9(g), AC 90-66Cbrowse the reference library →
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