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What should you say first when making an initial radio call to ATC?

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  1. Facility name
  2. Your altitude
  3. Your destination

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  1. FAA AIM 4-2-3, Contact Procedures www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_2.html?pubDate=20260818 Checked 2026-10-09.

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