I always say "Ercoupe identifier Echo Romeo Charlie Oscar" and that always satisfies ATC. I'm pretty certain ERCO is the correct designator for all ER/AIRcoupes. It's one of few (or only) type identifiers without a number in it!
--- In [email protected], "Wayne Woollard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Back in the late 80's when the ICAO first called for identifiers, Couper's were alerted to us FO-2 (Foxtrot Oscar Two) with a supplemental "Slash" followed by the codes for Transponder equipment, IFR, and such. I have used this code Nationally and Internationally ever since. Of course I always return to the controllers with an authoritative air, in the hope that they will think that I know what I'm talking about. Har Har! > Wayne > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jim Truxel > To: Maynard ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 5:36 AM > Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Aircoupe identifier > > > > I use ERCO when I file DUATS flight plans which is always my case since I am constantl;y flying in the DC ADIZ. Now the controllers usually pick up the word " Ercoupe" on my initial call and no more questions. I usually call FAA Approach Control before I enter the ADIZ just to be sure my transponder is working. Don't want an F-16 trying to slow down to my speed and fall out of the sky. > > Even the FSS know what to use when I file for longer cross countrys. When going over the "mountains" in the East I usually get flight following. Added peace of mind - radar flight following, transponder ready to squak 7700 if I get in trouble and direct comm with FSS or FAA radar. I figure my taxes are paying for this so why not use the service. > > Also with P-40, Camp David ,hot all the time and expanded more and more it is almost a must. With the Presidential elections coming soon be sure you check NOTAMS before flying for many times the candidates will pop into an airport which initiates a restricted area. > > Jim > N3439H > FDK > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Maynard > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 1:21 AM > Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Aircoupe identifier > > > > The identifier for Ercoupes and yes Forney's and Alons and even those weird things that came after that is ERCO! > ====================================== > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gordon Smith > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 9:42 PM > Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Aircoupe identifier > > > I too, am constanly being asked the identifier. If they don't understand it I spell out AIRCOUPE, and let them deal with it how ever they want. > > Gordon Smith (JOT) > > THE SENILITY PRAYER : > Grant me the senility to forget the people > I never liked anyway, > the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and > the eyesight to tell the difference. >
