Flight of two through Class C

[dewi8095]

A friend and I will be making a x-country as a flight of two aircraft that will necessitate transiting Class C airspace. What is ATC procedure for a flight of two going through Class C airspace? After the lead plane makes the call-up, is each plane given a squawk code, does the controller give clearance and instructions to each plane or just the lead airplane? Would it be simpler for each aircraft to call Approach individually?

Don

 

[Velocity173]

Depends on how far apart you are. If you’re within standard (100 ft vert and 1 mile), then lead will get the squawk. Lead calls ATC “XYX approach, Cessna 12345 is a flight of 2 C172s...” No clearance required, just comms. Easier on the controller for one to call vs two.

 

[sourdough44]

Yes, as long as you are in a reasonable formation, only the lead squawks & talks. Dash-2 Just follows along on the frequencies, with a quick “two” on check in.

You may be in need of a cool formation callsign for the flight?

 

[mscard88]

Just check in and the controller will inform you what they want. Ain’t no big deal.

 

[dewi8095]

Thank you all for the replies.