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by geoffist
Thu May 18, 2017 6:14 pm
Forum: Pilots
Topic: Pilot Switch Freq On Own
Replies: 2
Views: 2961

Pilot Switch Freq On Own

Hey gang!

I am curious about when a pilot can change frequencies on their own, severing contact with the ATC that they were previously in contact with.
I have been told many times that there are three times they can change frequencies without being told to do so by the ATC:
1) After clearance ...
by geoffist
Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Freq change on own leaving B or C airspace
Replies: 6
Views: 4969

Re: Freq change on own leaving B or C airspace

Thanks so much for your reply.

Does that Squawk code you mention include 1200? When you said "you will get a transponder code," is that including 1200? To clarify, when leaving C or B, I WILL get a transponder code?
by geoffist
Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Freq change on own leaving B or C airspace
Replies: 6
Views: 4969

Freq change on own leaving B or C airspace

It is my understanding that leaving a D airspace VFR, you are able to switch frequencies on your own, as there is no longer a requirement to be on the tower frequency once past the airspace they control (the D airspace).

Does it stand to reason that, if I depart a Class C (or even B for that matter ...