How to Request Flight Following VFR | Calling Air Traffic Control

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Picking up flight following is an important skill in VFR flying, but how do you know whom to contact to request it? Check out our little primer here.
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When I am flying in a busy Class B, and the controller is extremely busy, my initial call up will generally be just my call sign and "VFR request." When they get time to respond, I will then give them my position, type, altitude and destination.

ScottsSynthStuff
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Other than the "Kilo", ATCs also wince a little when people say the desired cruise altitude "at 6, 500". The "at" is an unnecessary word. And side note, same thing for the words "for" and "to" (because they sound like numbers). Sorry didn't mean to barge in, just adding some color. Absolutely love your video, sir! I recommend them to everyone. You are extremely accurate and do everything according to the official books. Well done!

jackcooperwasser
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I go with what the Opposing Bases guys say to do. Where you're going, where you are, type and altitude. That's the order they have to type it in.

tborsari
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3:24 : Would ATC have responded with “radar contact” or “transponder observed” since you’re not receiving IFR services, only FF?

jessepno
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Would a controller typically not want to know type?

JoshKoch
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Would you also suggest proactively providing the controller with an IDENT during the initial call up?

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