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Angier,=20

I guess the most authoritative guidance on this is the AIM Chapter 4 =
(Air Traffic Control) Section 2 (Radio Communications Phraseology and =
Techniques) paragraph 4-2-3 (Contact Procedures) subparagraph a. =
(Initial Contact) bullet 1. which say to use your full aircaft =
identification as discussed in paragraph 4-1-4 Aircraft Call Signs. =20

And THAT paragraph says in bold letters that call signs should *never be =
abbreviated on an initial contact...*  and gives this example for =
experimentals: =20
quote::  Breezy Six One Three Romeo Experimental (omit "Experimental" =
after initial contact)  ::end quote =20

By analogy I guess it's "Lancair One Two Three Alpha Experimental" on =
first call and after that "Lancair Two Three Alpha"

There is indeed a wide variety of practices and opinions among ATC =
professionals and I find that one of the most common errors for my =
Legacy is that the type designation "LEG2" on the flight plan is =
misinterpreted as "LongEze". =20

I recently decided to switch from "Experimental 550KC" to "Lancair =
550KC".  No one argues with it, and those who understand what a Lancair =
is, will have an easier time recognizing it.  I think we could probably =
all use "Lancair" and get the point across:  something generally fast, =
small, with a conventional low-wing arrangement and (mostly) =
retractable.

Charley

On Sep 27, 2013, at 6:33 PM, Greenbacks, UnLtd. wrote:

Question...When identifying yourself to ground, tower, approach, etc., =
is it a requirement that you say you are an experimental Lancair?
The local tower doesn't care and there seems to be some confusion =
amongst the local pilot community.

Angier Ames
N4ZQ
54hrs
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