LIBRARY 044 · SPOKEN CHAPTER 27 · 3:10
Unsure of your taxi position
Stop before entering an uncertain connector.
Your scenario
You are flying Evektor, registration N827EV. You are at the east ramp. You are tuned to Paine Ground. Your intended VFR departure is to the east. You have ATIS information Juliet.
Practice goals
- Stop before entering an uncertain connector.
- Report uncertainty.
- Obtain progressive directions.
Respond aloud during each ten-second practice window, then compare with the example. Replay any exchange you want to practice.
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- 0:00 NARRATOR: Chapter 27. Here is the scenario: You're preparing to taxi at Paine Field and
- 0:05 may become unsure of the route. Practice explaining where you need help.
- 0:11 NARRATOR: Your starting details: You are flying Evektor, registration N827EV. You are
- 0:16 at the east ramp. You are tuned to Paine Ground. Your intended VFR departure is to
- 0:23 the east. You have ATIS information Juliet.
- 0:28 NARRATOR: Play the pilot. At each prompt, use the ten-second pause to respond aloud or
- 0:33 decide whether to transmit. Then compare with the example. This is simulated radio
- 0:38 practice.
- 0:41 NARRATOR: Your task: At the east ramp with information Juliet, request taxi.
- 0:55 PILOT: Paine Ground, Evektor 827EV, east ramp, information Juliet, request taxi for
- 1:01 departure to the east
- 1:04 GROUND: Evektor 827EV, taxi via Foxtrot Foxtrot One to runway 16L, hold short runway
- 1:17 16L
- 1:27 PILOT: taxi via Foxtrot Foxtrot One, hold short runway 16L, Evektor 827EV
- 1:36 NARRATOR: Scenario update: You are on Foxtrot, approaching Foxtrot One without
- 1:39 entering the runway.
- 1:42 NARRATOR: Your task: You cannot positively identify the required turn. Stop and request
- 1:47 assistance.
- 1:58 PILOT: Paine Ground, Evektor 827EV, holding position on Foxtrot, uncertain of the
- 2:04 connector, request assistance
- 2:07 GROUND: Evektor 7EV, hold position, report the markings and signs at your position
- 2:14 NARRATOR: Your task: Now read the actual sign at your stopped position: Foxtrot One,
- 2:20 on Foxtrot.
- 2:31 PILOT: Stopped at Foxtrot One on Foxtrot, Evektor 7EV
- 2:37 GROUND: Evektor 7EV, turn onto Foxtrot One, hold short runway 16L
- 2:53 PILOT: Foxtrot One, hold short runway 16L, Evektor 7EV
- 3:00 NARRATOR: Chapter debrief: Taxi complete and holding short; no runway entry authorized.
- 3:07 NARRATOR: If you enjoyed this video like and subscribe
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