The departure control frequency may be omitted if what condition is met?

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The departure control frequency may be omitted if what condition is met?

When a Standard Instrument Departure is assigned, the route and handoff to the next controller are defined as part of that procedure. The SID specifies where you go and who you contact next, so the explicit departure control frequency isn’t needed in your clearance or flight plan. In other words, the SID takes care of the initial contact instructions, making the separate departure frequency unnecessary. If no SID is assigned, or you’re waiting to be assigned one, you would normally need the frequency to contact departure control after takeoff. Radar contact, being on the ground, or departure control being unavailable do not justify omitting the frequency.

When a Standard Instrument Departure is assigned, the route and handoff to the next controller are defined as part of that procedure. The SID specifies where you go and who you contact next, so the explicit departure control frequency isn’t needed in your clearance or flight plan. In other words, the SID takes care of the initial contact instructions, making the separate departure frequency unnecessary. If no SID is assigned, or you’re waiting to be assigned one, you would normally need the frequency to contact departure control after takeoff. Radar contact, being on the ground, or departure control being unavailable do not justify omitting the frequency.

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