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Understanding Air Traffic Control
at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
VFR
ARRIVAL HINTS AND TIPS - DO NOT PASS FISK WITHOUT APPROVAL
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| VFR ARRIVAL BASICS | FLIGHTS
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| FISK APPROACH CONTROL
Listen Very Carefully
In the past, a few pilots have taken control instructions (turns, runway
assignments, etc…) and frequency changes intended for other aircraft.
By the time the Fisk controllers realized what had happened - it was too
late! This situation obviously causes much confusion and
frustration - both at Fisk and subsequently in OSH tower. So please ensure that you “take” the control instructions
intended for you and do not change frequencies until instructed to do so
and certainly no sooner than at Fisk!
Very Important Tip!
The controller will not instruct you to continue past Fisk or
issue a turn to the east until you are in very close proximity to
Fisk.
Listen Very Carefully
Make sure that the transmissions you hear are
actually for you. If you're heading northeast out of Ripon but are not
yet close to Fisk, and you hear a control instruction that sounds like
it was for you, it most likely was meant for a similar aircraft that's
ahead of you near Fisk. You'll begin to hear instructions telling you to
turn towards the east or to continue northeast along the railroad tracks
towards the airport. Fisk is located just northeast of where the
railroad tracks and Highway 44 diverge. Once you arrive in this area,
pay close attention for YOUR control instructions.
Frequency Change
Do not change to the “assigned” tower frequency until:
1. You are instructed to
do so, and
2. Never before passing Fisk.
Follow the Aircraft Ahead
Make sure you are following the aircraft you were ASSIGNED to follow -
and maintain proper spacing.
Retractable Gear Aircraft
If you are flying a retractable gear aircraft ensure that you extend
your gear as soon as feasible!
The controllers at Fisk get anxious if
they see an aircraft passing overhead Fisk without the landing gear
down. Approaching Fisk may be a good time to “drop the gear” if you
have not already done so!
Rock Your Wings
Just as you did while transitioning through Fisk, listen carefully to
the tower controllers and acknowledge all control instructions by “vigorously”
rocking your wings.
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