BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE ...

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AFMAN 11-217V1 3 JANUARY 2005
airport traffic pattern, and instrument approach procedures information. Pilots may
receive some or all of these elements depending on the current traffic situation. Some
airport managers have specified that under certain wind or other conditions,
designated runways are used. Therefore, pilots should advise the FSS of the runway
they intend to use. It is important to note that not all aircraft in the vicinity of an
airport may be in communication with the FSS.
8.8.4.2. "Self-announce" is a procedure whereby pilots broadcast their position,
intended flight activity or ground operation on the designated CTAF. This procedure
is used primarily at airports that do not have a control tower or an FSS on the airport.
The self-announce procedure should also be used when a pilot is unable to
communicate with the local FSS on the designated CTAF.
8.8.5. Communication at Uncontrolled Airports.
8.8.5.1. Aircraft operating on an IFR flight plan, landing at an uncontrolled airport
will be advised to “Change to advisory frequency”, when direct ATC
communications are no longer required. When directed, pilots should expeditiously
change to the CTAF frequency, as the ATC facility will not have runway in use or
airport traffic information.
8.8.5.2. Inbound aircraft should initiate contact approximately 10 miles from the
airport and continue to monitor the appropriate frequency until after landing and clear
of the movement area.
8.8.5.2.1. NOTE: If your aircraft only has one radio capable of transmitting on
the ATC and CTAF frequency, do not leave the assigned ATC frequency until
instructed to do so.
8.8.5.3. Inbounds should report altitude, aircraft type, and location relative to the
airport; should indicate whether landing or over flight; and should request airport
advisory (if UNICOM or FSS).
8.8.5.4. Make position reports at the following locations on the approach.
8.8.5.4.1. When departing the final approach fix inbound;
8.8.5.4.2. When established on the final approach segment or immediately upon
being released by ATC;
8.8.5.4.3. Upon completion or termination of the approach; and
8.8.5.4.4. Upon executing the missed approach procedure.
8.8.5.4.5. When exiting the active runway.
8.8.5.4.5.1. NOTE: It is important to remember that most VFR pilots
operating in the vicinity of the airport will not be familiar with fix names.
Location should be referred to in the simplest terms the average VFR pilot
will understand. For example, use the terminology “5 miles south” instead of
“Kirby Intersection”.
8.8.5.5. When self-announcing your position, insure you use the following format:
8.8.5.5.1. Name of the airport, followed by the word “traffic.”