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How do I get clearance from GCO?

Simply contact the facility while on the ground and request the clearance and the release. If the weather is IFR, at least there shouldn't be any traffic in the pattern. Other ways… there's the National Clearance delivery through AFSS – 888-766-8267.

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“Let’s talk a bit about how clearances are initiated. Every airport has a controlling facility be it either a TRACON or ARTCC (enroute center). That facility is responsible for control of IFR traffic in and out of that airport. So, first we need to determine who owns the airport. The AF/D and approach plates will list the controlling facility and frequencies. Pre-planning is very important. The FARs require us to familiarize ourselves with all pertinent information about the flight. That includes planning your IFR departure. Many satellite airports have a dedicated clearance delivery frequency that is remoted to the controlling facility, It’s known as an RCO, Remote Communications Outlet. In that case, it’s easy. Simply contact the facility while on the ground and request the clearance and the release. If the weather is IFR, at least there shouldn’t be any traffic in the pattern. Other ways…there’s the National Clearance delivery through AFSS – 888-766-8267. This number should be programmed in every instrument pilot’s cell phone. I would not contact a Tower 30 nm away. It would only add confusion. That tower is not going to have any knowledge of your flight plan, and may not even be the same approach control. In some locations that may be a good idea. For example at BDL, aircraft on the ground at some close in satellites are able to contact Tower or Approach while on the ground and negotiate release. This is one of few times I would advocate VFR departure – it can be very difficult to get a break in the primary airport traffic and VFR may be more expeditious. Other methods include using a GCO – Ground Communications Outlet. This is relatively new technology. It uses a radio receiver to connect through a modem to the Approach or Center that issues the clearance. You would activate that by clicking the microphone a specified number of times. The AFD and AIM have specific instructions on that. Local knowledge is also very useful. You can ask the controller on the way in to an airport the best method of obtaining your outbound clearance. Ask around or call ahead to an FBO or Flight School and ask what the locals do. Departing VFR is an option but has pros and cons. The biggest disadvantage is if you cannot get your clearance right away and are running out of room to maneuver. I would not recommend it unless it is severe clear and you have already contacted the ATC facility for a VFR release authorization. There may be other factors that you are not aware of such as flow restrictions, TFRs, etc.”

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What are the 12 potentially hazardous foods?

Potentially hazardous foods raw and cooked meat, or foods containing meat such as casseroles, curries and lasagne. dairy products such as milk, custard and dairy‐based desserts. seafood (excluding live seafood) processed or cut fruits and vegetables, such as salads. cooked rice and pasta. More items... •

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Potentially hazardous foods

Potentially hazardous foods are foods that must be kept at a particular temperature to minimise the growth of food poisoning bacteria that may be in the food, or to stop the formation of toxins.

Examples of potentially hazardous foods include:

raw and cooked meat, or foods containing meat such as casseroles, curries and lasagne

dairy products such as milk, custard and dairy‐based desserts

seafood (excluding live seafood)

processed or cut fruits and vegetables, such as salads

cooked rice and pasta

foods containing egg, beans, nuts or other protein‐rich food such as quiche and soy products

foods that contain any of the above foods including sandwiches and rolls.

Be aware of how you prepare, store and serve these foods at home, for picnics, when packing school lunch boxes, donating to charities, or taking food home in doggy bags from restaurants.

Always keep potentially hazardous food under temperature control:

keep hot food hot - 60ºC or above

keep cold food cold - 5ºC or below

Seafood

Seafood can have different types of toxins, that occur naturally in fish, which can be hard to identify. Always purchase seafood from a reputable seller. The fish should have clear unsunken eyes and firm flesh. Keep the fish refrigerated until it is to be used.