I do the same, but many times they changed my type into a LANCE instead of LANCAIR, must be my accent LOL
== Ronald
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For any announcement to or query from ATC, or a broadcast in the blind at an uncontrolled field, I always used Lancair 12345 (Lancair 345 after first contact) and if asked for type, responded LNC2.
Yes, that is not what the AIM suggests, but it is more informative than "Experimental" 12345.
Well, for example, I built two experimental aircraft - a 232 mph Lancair and a 110 mph "heavy" ultralight. They didn't require the same ATC treatment so why would I use the meaningless term "experimental" to describe both aircraft?
Perhaps the suggestion was created when "experimental" aircraft were wood and fabric, powered by a lawn mower engine, etc. It's different now.
I have never been reprimanded by the FAA or asked to phone the tower (uh, for that reason).
Use whatever you think provides clarity.
PS Ask the tower what works best for them. Of course, they have already memorized your tail number.
In a message dated 9/27/2013 6:35:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time, N4ZQ@VERIZON.NET writes:
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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