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Radio communicationsQuestion 788 of 934

What should a pilot include in every transmission to a UNICOM station?

  1. The altimeter setting at the airport
  2. The identification of the UNICOM station being called
  3. The ATIS code the pilot last received
  4. The pilot's fuel on board in hours
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Correct answer: The identification of the UNICOM station being called

The AIM lists this practice to reduce frequency congestion and help others understand pilot intentions.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 4-1-9 Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports Without Operating Control Towers, page 210

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026