VFR Arrival - Cont'd

SNFO/SWSO VOICE COMMUNICATIONS

CHAPTER TWO

NOTE

It is not necessary to say "...for the break" since coming into

course rules implies the break.

TOWER:

"BUCK 710, report the numbers runway 7 Right."

SNFO/SWSO:

"BUCK 710."

NOTE

It is important to report an accurate position in relation to the initial

point to assist other traffic following you.

Example: 1 mile west of PT GOLF:

SNFO/SWSO:

"BUCK 710, 1 mile west of PT GOLF."

Sometimes, another aircraft communicating with the Tower interferes with your opportunity to

call "PT GOLF". When this occurs, continue flying the course rules. When the frequency is

clear, report your current position:

SNFO/SWSO:

"BUCK 711, inside PT GOLF" or "BUCK 711, 4

miles".

Normally, Tower instructs you to call when over the numbers, which you should acknowledge

with your call sign:

TOWER:

"BUCK 710, report the numbers."

SNFO/SWSO:

"BUCK 710"

Proceed inbound to the field. The next call is at the numbers (the approach end of the duty

runway):

SNFO/SWSO:

"BUCK 710, numbers."

TOWER:

"BUCK 710, right break approved."

SNFO/SWSO:

"BUCK 710."

NOTE

Do not reply "BUCK 710 right break approved."

Sometimes, TOWER will clear you for the break between the initial call and prior to reaching

the numbers:

SNFO/SWSO:

"Sherman Tower, BUCK 710, PT GOLF."

TOWER:

"BUCK 710, report the numbers."

GROUND AND VFR COMMUNICATIONS

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