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Author:  speedbird1 [ Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:21 am ]
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What is the ATC code required on a flight plan for the T18??
Speedbird1.

Author:  fytrplt [ Mon Jan 27, 2020 12:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ATC Flight Plan

T18

Author:  speedbird1 [ Mon Jan 27, 2020 3:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ATC Flight Plan

Thanks Bob,
It is usually 4 figure/numbers ion the ICAO flight Plan which we now use, which is why I ask.

Thanks,
Brian.

Author:  fytrplt [ Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:06 pm ]
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I just say, "Tango one eight" to ATC. Might have a dash in it.

Author:  speedbird1 [ Mon Jan 27, 2020 9:21 pm ]
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On the form or over the telephone they usually ask for four figures, such as my Debonair is a BE33? With no dash, but perhaps they use the dash with the T-18?? When I run mine to to Canada I am sure I will find out.
Speedbird 1.

Author:  DaveDABQ [ Mon Jan 27, 2020 9:58 pm ]
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The designator is defined as "not longer than four characters, and will generally begin with a letter.' I used to fly a Bellanca Decathlon, and BL8 covered all models of the Decathlon and the Scout. The codes are strictly alpha numeric, no dashes, dots, squiggles...

Author:  speedbird1 [ Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:45 am ]
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Thanks Dave,
Live and learn. I have had my ear bashed for not having 4 letter/numbers, but then perhaps I should have known that the B33 is actually a BE33!!!
Speedbird1.

Author:  DaveDABQ [ Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:41 am ]
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There's a chap on YouTube who flies an Ercoupe, and he's always having to phonetically spell out his 'ERCO' designator to ATC! They don't seem to know what an Ercoupe is. BTW, you can probably find the full designator list online. Like any good government-published document, it's probably good for light reading at bedtime!

Author:  hjubm2 [ Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:54 pm ]
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For reference, a PDF file of all the ICAO designators can be found on the ICAO website here::

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://cfapp.icao.int/Doc8643/reports/Part2-By%2520Type%2520Designator(Decode).pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjL4-zb2KfnAhUszjgGHZ4lBJ4QFjAAegQIBxAC&usg=AOvVaw0zoHhXqTpcyFHOqjwwUHUF

The entry for the Thorp is on page 76::

T18 - CLASSIC SPORT, S-18. - L1P L
SUNDERLAND, S-18. - L1P L
THORP, Tiger. - L1P L
THORP, T-18 Tiger. - L1P L

Author:  speedbird1 [ Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ATC Flight Plan

Many thanks, a bit of light reading and the 4 symbol code that I thought.
Thanks,
Speedbird 1.

Author:  DaveDABQ [ Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:38 am ]
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T18 is the designator. The last column is the aircraft description. L1P L is used on other aircraft on that page, as well. Has to do with weight, type of propulsion (Piston), etc...

Author:  Fraser MacPhee [ Thu Jan 30, 2020 3:35 pm ]
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Good point Dave - we are not an Antonov AN-2...:)

Author:  pmandel [ Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:21 pm ]
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Just discovered this handy FAA website:

https://www.icao.int/publications/DOC86 ... earch.aspx

Type Thorp in Manufacturer. The choices are:
T-18
T-211

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Philip Mandel
N118BC
S/N 957
Beaverton OR

Author:  leewwalton [ Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:20 am ]
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Yes ... but once again so that we're all clear .. the designator is "T18"

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Author:  Rich Brazell [ Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:06 pm ]
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OK...I'll stop using Air Force 1 ! ::)

RB O0

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