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Re: Specify Aircraft Type
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:22 am
by HornedFrogGrant
This has happened to me on numerous occasions. Each time I've responded with "ICAO designator Juliet Alpha Bravo 4". I guess that gave them what they needed, as in each instance I was not questioned any further.
Re: Specify Aircraft Type
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:07 am
by JJ Campbell
I was watching a video of a Mooney that had their engine explode after takeoff at Dulles (IAD).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A_iV7s-9IA
I think I see now why ATC asks for the aircraft type - it shows up on their radar screen along with your tail number.
BTW, at 2:10 on the video that is me in 693JP on my way through the SFRA going from Leesburg (JYO) to Bay Bridge (W29)