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Old May 24th 07, 09:42 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Peter R.
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Default Reliable method for air/ground communications?

On 5/24/2007 4:18:37 PM, buttman wrote:

Have them listen to the CTAF. When you report 10 miles out, they'll
know you're about 15 minutes away (depending on your speed).


That implies the aircraft is traveling 40 miles an hour. Ok, maybe a bit
faster when you think of the minute or two it takes to fly the traffic
pattern.

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Peter