The runway is closed — Divert

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1. 0:00 NARRATOR: Chapter 71. Here is the scenario: You're approaching Paine Field, but the
2. 0:04 runway may be unavailable. Practice discussing whether to wait or go elsewhere.
3. 0:10 NARRATOR: Your starting details: You are flying Evektor, registration N827EV. Your
4. 0:15 position is 8 miles east of Paine Field, indicated altitude 4500 feet. You are tuned
5. 0:21 to Paine Tower. You have ATIS information Golf.
6. 0:26 NARRATOR: Play the pilot. At each prompt, use the ten-second pause to respond aloud or
7. 0:32 decide whether to transmit. Then compare with the example. This is simulated radio
8. 0:37 practice.
9. 0:39 NARRATOR: Scenario update: Time advances to an inbound position outside the airport
10. 0:44 traffic area. The simulated route stays clear of airspace that requires separate
11. 0:49 authorization.
12. 0:51 NARRATOR: Scenario update: You are 8 miles east of Paine Field, at 2500 feet. Your
13. 0:57 intention is a full-stop landing. You have information Golf.
14. 1:02 NARRATOR: Your task: Call inbound from outside the Class Delta.
15. 1:15 PILOT: Paine Tower, Evektor 827EV, 8 miles east, at 2500, inbound full stop,
16. 1:22 information Golf
17. 1:25 TOWER: Evektor 827EV, runway 34R temporarily closed for inspection, remain outside Class
18. 1:30 Delta, say intentions
19. 1:34 NARRATOR: Your task: You elect to divert to Skagit Regional, staying outside the Class
20. 1:39 Delta. Tell tower and request the frequency change.
21. 1:51 PILOT: remaining outside Class Delta, diverting to Skagit Regional, request
22. 1:56 frequency change, Evektor 827EV
23. 2:00 TOWER: Evektor 7EV, frequency change approved, good day
24. 2:15 PILOT: changing frequency, Evektor 7EV, good day
25. 2:20 NARRATOR: Chapter debrief: Diverting outside the Class Delta; no entry or landing
26. 2:25 clearance assumed.
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