Time limits on checking in with Center ?

[dickburns]

what if he/she wanted someone else to IDENT 'round the same time you did?

um......multiple idents would show up on the scope.

 

[Bravo F/O]

You def don't work for AA then.

So true. Whats the rush AA.

 

[Lear Wanna Be]

It's my understanding that you can't be handed off to another controller without them accepting the hand off or at least acknowledging that you're coming their way. So he knew that you were there and what you were told to do(most likely).

That is true. The controller you are currently talking to will "flash" the other controller electronically to try to hand you off. The next controller can accept the hand-off electronically as well. If the first controller can not get him to accept the hand-off, then he will pick-up the phone and call that guy. If he still doesn't answer then you will start getting vectors to remain within the first controllers airspace.

What typically happens is that the first controller will try to hand you off at about 20 miles (may vary) from the edge of his airspace. When the next controller accepts, then the first controller can tell you to call Chicago Center on 123.85. Basically what has happened is that the controllers have agreed that you will be at your assigned altitude (level, block, or going up or down) until the next controller has you within his airspace. So if you make the switch and ask for higher and the controller tells you that he will have that for you in about 6 miles, then it is because he is waiting for you to get in his airspace. Of course he could pick-up the phone and get permission from the last guy, but it is just easier to wait a minute or two and then climb you. If you need a change because of weather, he will usually get it for you.

There is nothing more annoying than the airline guys that are out there stepping on people left and right. I check in out of FL 230 climbing to FL280 and before the controller can answer, Delta or name the airline is checking in or asking for something. For Pete's sake, wait a second and/or listen before you talk and we will all get more efficient service. So kudos to you for taking your time.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

You know what's even more fun? Flying along and realizing that the only transmissions you hear are from other aircraft and not ATC anymore. :beer:

 

[partypilot1]

I usually switch over and wait for center to call me, then after his second try I give it 10 seconds and tell him "sorry I was on the land line" We do it back and forth to each other...JK

 

[ericpj14]

I'm a controller at jax center and sometimes when another controller hands me an aircraft climbing everything looks fine, but then say it's a slow king air or even a crj. They are horrible performers in the climb by the way. We have to look at our traffic and sometime that aircraft isn't going to top an overflight and we have to stop the climber. The controller may have had to stop you because as soon as you checked on he was going to give you a vector to keep the climb going, but for whatever reason there wasn't time so you had to level. Remember we have to use 5 miles so you might not see the traffic we are keeping you away from. I have to agree with the previous post about the airlines checking on and stepping all over everyone. I am a pilot and have flown commercially and I always made sure to listen before talking. I appreciate those of you who do it! Thank you

 

[murfdawg998]

So true. Whats the rush AA.

except when they're issued takeoff clearances