CAPR 100-3, section 1.8, addresses call sign usage, using the “group form.” This is the pronunciation of a series of numbers as the whole number, or pairs of numbers they represent rather than pronouncing each separate digit. Note that “zero” is pronounced “ze-ro”, not “oh” and that 4-digit numbers are always pronounced as two pairs. New Jersey Wing call signs are listed below.
N-Number
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Call Sign
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Pronunciation
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N17NJ
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CAP 2917
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CAP Twenty-nine Seventeen
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N19NJ
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CAP 2919
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CAP Twenty-nine Nineteen
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N23NJ
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CAP 2923
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CAP Twenty-nine Twenty-three
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N63312
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CAP 2912
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CAP Twenty-nine Twelve
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N355CP
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CAP 2955
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CAP Twenty-nine Fifty-five
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N941CP
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CAP 2941
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CAP Twenty-nine Forty-one
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It is expected that the CAP call sign will be used in flight plans (the N-number can be specified in the Remarks section) as well as with all ATC communications.
Self-announcing on the CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) at non-towered airports can cause confusion to non-CAP pilots. They will care less about the call sign than they will about the type of airplane entering the pattern or turning crosswind, base, or final. In these instances it might be better and less confusing to broadcast “Cessna 182” or “Red-white-and-blue Cessna 182” instead of CAP 2941. Likewise, it might be better to broadcast “Cessna 172” or “Red-white-and-blue Cessna 172” instead of CAP 2919.
Do not broadcast “CAP 2923, departing runway 3-0” or “Cessna 172, departing runway 3-0” unless you are sure you will be taking off. If something happens to change your departure, you should broadcast “CAP 2923, holding short runway 3-0” or “Cessna 172, holding short runway 3-0.” This lets arriving traffic, especially if it is opposite direction traffic, know that the CAP Cessna will not be a factor for them.
Do not make the broadcast until you are ready to execute whatever you are broadcasting. For example, do not broadcast “Cessna 172, departing runway 3-0” while you are still taxiing to runway 30. Wait until you get to the hold short line and have completed your pre-takeoff run-up and then broadcast “Cessna 172, departing runway 3-0.”
For those who have difficulty with radio communications, AOPA has an online course entitled “Say It Right: Mastering Radio Communication.” This course qualifies for the FAA Wings Program and is available at the link below.
http://flash.aopa.org/asf/radiocomm/
Reference Materials
This section provides reference materials that will be useful and informative for your flying in general and your CAP flight operations in particular.
AOPA/Air Safety Foundation
AOPA-ASF Runway Safety Flash Cards
Airspace Flash Cards
Aircraft Flash Cards
AOPA Safety Advisors
AOPA Airports
CAP
CAP Aviation Operational Risk Management Worksheet
Operational Risk Management Matrix Instructions
CAPR 60-1 CAP Flight Management
CAPR 60-3 CAP Emergency Services Training and Operational Missions
CAPR 100-3 Radiotelephone Operations (Includes Change 1, 24 Mar 10)
FAA Safety Team (FAAST) Presentations
Cessna 172, 182, and 206 Accident Trends
Airplane Performance
Airplane Pre-Flight Planning
Crosswind Operations
Weight & Balance
Fuel Management
Single Pilot, Night IFR
What If You Are VFR and Encounter IMC?
Airplane Flying Handbook
Instrument Flying Handbook
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Risk Management Handbook
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations – Title 14 Chapter I--Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Subchapter D – Airmen
14 CFR Part 61
14 CFR Part 91
Appendix - Accessing the NTSB Database
Submitting the Database Search Criteria
Use your web browser to access the NTSB Database
http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/index.aspx
Enter the search criteria as indicated below, then click the “Submit Query” button.
If you want the results in a spreadsheet format, click the “Download XML” button.
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