17. Phraseology

Question 1

What is the standard phraseology for the passing of a full estimate message, as laid down is the attachment to MATS 1 Appendix E?

Answer 1

[Direction of flight] estimate, [a/c identity], squawking [4 digits], [type], estimated over [significant point] at [time], [level], speed [filed TAS], via [route], [clearance limit if other than destination]

Revision [a/c identity] now estimated over [significant point] at [time] or other revisions, e.g. a different level