AIM - RAC 4.5.7 VFR Com Procedures at Aerodrome With MF and ATF

(a) Radio-equipped Aircraft

The following reporting procedures shall be followed by the pilot-in-command
of radio-equipped aircraft at uncontrolled aerodromes within an MF area and
should also be followed by the pilot-in-command at aerodromes with an ATF:

        (i)     Listening Watch and Local Flying [CAR 602.97 (2)]

                Maintain a listening watch on the mandatory frequency specified for use
                in the MF area. This should apply to ATF areas as well.

        (ii)    Before Entering Manoeuvring Area [(CAR 602.99)]

                Report the pilot-in-command’s intentions before entering the
                manoeuvring area.

        (iii)   Departure (CAR 602.100)

                (A)   Before moving onto the take-off surface, report the pilot-incommand’s
                        departure intentions on the MF or ATF frequency. If a
                        delay is encountered, broadcast intentions and expected length of
                        delay, then rebroadcast departure intentions prior to moving onto
                        the take-off surface;

                (B)   Before takeoff, ascertain by radio on the MF or ATF frequency
                        and by visual observation that there is no likelihood of collision
                        with another aircraft or a vehicle during takeoff; and,

               (C)    After takeoff, report departing from the aerodrome traffic circuit,
                        and maintain a listening watch on the MF or ATF frequency until
                        clear of the area.

    (iv) Arrival (CAR 602.101)

               (A)    Report before entering the MF area and, where circumstances
                        permit, shall do so at least five minutes before entering the area,
                        giving the aircraft’s position, altitude and estimated time of
                        landing and the pilot-in-command’s arrival procedure intentions;

                (B)   Report when joining the aerodrome traffic circuit, giving the
                        aircraft’s position in the circuit;

               (C)    Report when on downwind leg, if applicable;

               (D)    Report when on final approach; and,

               (E)     Report when clear of the surface on which the aircraft has landed.

(v) Continuous Circuits (CAR 602.102)

              (A)     Report when joining the downwind leg of the circuit;

              (B)     Report when on final approach; stating the pilot-in-command’s
                        intentions; and,

              (C)     Report when clear of the surface on which the aircraft has landed.

(vi) Flying Through an MF Area (CAR 602.103)

              (A)     Report before entering the MF or ATF area and, where
                        circumstances permit, shall do so at least five minutes before
                        entering the area, giving the aircraft’s position and altitude and the
                        pilot-in-command’s intentions; and,

              (B)     Report when clear of the MF or ATF area.

NOTE:             In the interest of minimizing possible conflict with local traffic and
                        minimizing radio congestion on the MF or ATF, pilots of en-route VFR
                        aircraft should avoid passing through MF or ATF areas.

(b)     NORDO

          NORDO aircraft will only be included as traffic to other aircraft and ground
          traffic as follows:

            (i)   Arrival

                     from five minutes before the ETA until ten minutes after the ETA, and

            (ii)  Departure

                    from just prior to the aircraft departing until ten minutes after the
                    departure, or until the aircraft is observed/reported clear of the MF area.