You are flying outside controlled airspace and intend to enter, but you’re not sure which controller is covering the area you want to enter. You have several options, but what is your best course of action?

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Check your pilot client’s list of online controllers, select which one you think is most appropriate, and make contact with them giving your position and intentions.

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Because ATC can see you and have your flight plan, just continue and wait for a “contact me.”

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Remain silent, continue flying, and ignore any contact requests from ATC.

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Announce on the advisory frequency that you are leaving uncontrolled airspace and continue to enter controlled airspace.

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