General aviation pilots account for more than 75% of all runway incursions. In this Ask ATC segment, air traffic controller AnnMarie Taggio talks about the most common issue GA pilots face while taxiing: Unfamiliarity and not asking for help from air traffic control. A simple request for “progressive taxi” can help guide us safely to our airport destination.

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