LIBRARY 107 · SPOKEN CHAPTER 100 · 2:19

A vector or unable — Unable

Read back an assigned heading.

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Your scenario

You are flying Evektor, registration N827EV. Your position is 12 miles southeast of Paine Field, indicated altitude 2500 feet. You are tuned to Seattle Approach. Your planned destination is Jefferson County.

Practice goals

Respond aloud during each ten-second practice window, then compare with the example. Replay any exchange you want to practice.

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  1. 0:00 NARRATOR: Chapter 100. Here is the scenario: You're receiving heading instructions with
  2. 0:04 clouds nearby. Practice deciding whether an instruction works for your flight and
  3. 0:09 responding.
  4. 0:11 NARRATOR: Your starting details: You are flying Evektor, registration N827EV. Your
  5. 0:16 position is 12 miles southeast of Paine Field, indicated altitude 2500 feet. You are
  6. 0:22 tuned to Seattle Approach. Your planned destination is Jefferson County.
  7. 0:29 NARRATOR: Play the pilot. At each prompt, use the ten-second pause to respond aloud or
  8. 0:34 decide whether to transmit. Then compare with the example. This is simulated radio
  9. 0:39 practice.
  10. 0:42 NARRATOR: Scenario update: You are already receiving radar service from Seattle
  11. 0:45 Approach, with an assigned transponder code.
  12. 0:49 APPROACH: Evektor 827EV, can you accept a vector to the east and remain VFR?
  13. 0:56 NARRATOR: Your task: The offered direction would enter clouds; report unable and an
  14. 1:00 available alternative.
  15. 1:11 PILOT: unable east due to clouds, west is clear, Evektor 827EV
  16. 1:17 APPROACH: Evektor 7EV, fly heading 270, maintain VFR
  17. 1:32 PILOT: heading 270, maintain VFR, Evektor 7EV
  18. 1:38 NARRATOR: Scenario update: Time advances through the vector in visual conditions. The
  19. 1:42 original course is now available.
  20. 1:46 APPROACH: Evektor 7EV, resume own navigation, maintain VFR
  21. 2:02 PILOT: resume own navigation, maintain VFR, Evektor 7EV
  22. 2:09 NARRATOR: Chapter debrief: Vector completed in VFR conditions, then own navigation
  23. 2:13 restored.
  24. 2:16 NARRATOR: If you enjoyed this video like and subscribe

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