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What should begin an initial radio call to an ATC facility?

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  1. Your destination
  2. The current time
  3. The facility name

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References

  1. AIM Chapter 4 Section 2, Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_2.html Checked 2026-10-09.

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