When requesting radar departure on the 1801, where is the instruction placed and how should it read?

When requesting radar departure on the 1801, where is the instruction placed and how should it read?

• A. Block 18 after RMK
• B. Block 12 in the Remarks field
• C. Block 22 in the NOP
• D. In the Comments area only after takeoff

Answer: (A)

Radar departure instructions on a Form 1801 belong in the block designated for remarks and special handling, specifically Block 18, after the Remarks (RMK) section. This placement ensures ATC sees the request before departure. The instruction should be written clearly as a short phrase such as “Radar departure via vectors,” indicating you want ATC to provide radar vectors for the departure. Placing it elsewhere or after takeoff could cause the request to be missed or ignored.

Radar departure instructions on a Form 1801 belong in the block designated for remarks and special handling, specifically Block 18, after the Remarks (RMK) section. This placement ensures ATC sees the request before departure. The instruction should be written clearly as a short phrase such as “Radar departure via vectors,” indicating you want ATC to provide radar vectors for the departure. Placing it elsewhere or after takeoff could cause the request to be missed or ignored.