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A pilot is in contact with a Flight Information Service (FIS) unit but needs to contact an ATC unit for clearance. What should the pilot say in order to change frequency?

  • A

    "Changing frequency"

  • B

    “Request frequency change”

  • C

    "Changing to…"

  • D

    "Request changing channel"

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The question states that the aircraft is flying under a Flight Information Service (FIS). A FIS Officer is not an Air Traffic Controller and can not issue instructions such as clearances for take-off or landing. When working with a FIS, using:

  • “changing to...” announces the intention to change frequency


Cap 413:

"CHANGING TO" = I intend to call…(unit) on…(frequency)

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