Question about Center

[Vinner]

Why did I get an avoid sending duplicate messages when I joined CURACAO Center, checked in, got radar contact, and then requested flight following. Is that the wrong procedure?

[Suhas]

It is the wrong procedure. Only one is needed. It’s alright, we are all learning!

Check out this topic for more info on Center ;)

Center ATC - Pilot tips, do's and don'ts

Tips for flying while on Center frequency Center ATC provides services in two ways: (1) helping to ensure separation in the skies and (2) assisting Approach and Departure ATCs. The tips you see below are based on common mistakes and great practices we see happening in IF and I hope they contribute to provide some more clarity. Reference info: Tyler’s Center ATC tutorial IFATC manual, Center section. Approach Procedures Tutorial (part 3) Pilots, please do File a flight plan. It’s a good prac…

[Vinner]

Ah, thank you

[tunamkol]

@Vinner

checked in, got radar contact, and then requested flight following. Is that the wrong procedure?

Checking in is enough by itself. Flight Following and Check in are the kinda same thing.

[Vinner]

Thank you :)

[azeeuwnl]

Please tell all other pilots 😊
When on Departure or Center ATC I have 7 out of 10 pilots doing this.