Arrival sequence, transit and remain-outside instruction

Radio call required when destination has a control tower or Flight Service Station (TP 1102, Arrival).

Returning to land at a controlled aerodrome, in order (one unit at a time):

1. ATIS: first unit.
2. Tower: contact before entering control zone. State intent: land or transit (TP 1102, Radio Communication: Tower Control Arriving).

Remain outside (NAV CANADA VFR Phraseology, Remain Outside of Class D Airspace):

• Contact made before entering Class D: may be told to remain outside control zone due to traffic.
• Read instruction back.

Transit without landing (TP 1102, Radio Communication: Transiting a Control Zone; TP 1102, The Circuit: Leaving the Circuit (Controlled Airports)):

• Initial call as arrival; state transit.
• Radio contact with zone's tower compulsory.
• Under its control until clear of zone.
• ATC may vector or route, or refuse entry outright (heavy traffic, poor weather).

Trap: entering zone after "remain outside" because field is visible.

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