Getting your Clearance
On first contact with the controller that will issue your clearance, it is recommended for you to give the following information:
- Your bay number
- Your aircraft type
- The ATIS information letter
Example: “Manila Delivery, Philippine 123 on bay 35, Airbus 3-2-0, Information Alpha, requesting clearance to Hong Kong”
Warning
Radio Checks on first contact is discouraged to use when building communication with the controller. It's best to greet or ask the controller, should you need any help before clearance issuance.
The goal here is to be straightforward (Get to the point) and concise as possible when communicating within a controlled frequency.
Once you have requested for clearance, the controller will either tell you to standby, or give your clearance on the spot. Clearances include your routing, flight level restrictions, departure instructions and your squawk.
Example: “Philippine 123, cleared to Hong Kong via OLIVA W11 AVMUP A461 NOMAN flight planned route, climb FL150 until further advised, runway heading on departure, expect radar vectors to OLIVA. Squawk 1351”
You must read back the clearance in full. Listen carefully to all details that the controller gives you, and if you are unsure about your clearance, let the controller know.