LIBRARY 128 · SPOKEN CHAPTER 122 · 2:54

No reply on the new frequency

Attempt the assigned frequency.

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Your scenario

You are flying Evektor, registration N827EV. Your position is 8 miles east of Paine Field, indicated altitude 2500 feet. You are tuned to Seattle Approach. Your planned destination is Skagit Regional.

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 122. Here is the scenario: You're changing radio frequencies during
  2. 0:05 flight following. Practice handling a new frequency where nobody answers.
  3. 0:11 NARRATOR: Your starting details: You are flying Evektor, registration N827EV. Your
  4. 0:16 position is 8 miles east of Paine Field, indicated altitude 2500 feet. You are tuned
  5. 0:22 to Seattle Approach. Your planned destination is Skagit Regional.
  6. 0:28 NARRATOR: Play the pilot. At each prompt, use the ten-second pause to respond aloud or
  7. 0:34 decide whether to transmit. Then compare with the example. This is simulated radio
  8. 0:39 practice.
  9. 0:41 NARRATOR: Scenario update: You are already receiving radar service from Seattle
  10. 0:45 Approach, with an assigned transponder code.
  11. 0:49 APPROACH: Evektor 827EV, contact Seattle Center 127.6
  12. 1:04 PILOT: Seattle Center 127.6, Evektor 827EV
  13. 1:10 NARRATOR: Your task: You are now on Seattle Center. Make your next radio call.
  14. 1:25 PILOT: Seattle Center, Evektor 827EV, level 2500
  15. 1:31 NARRATOR: Your task: No reply after another call and a reasonable wait. Return to the
  16. 1:36 previous frequency to report no contact.
  17. 1:48 PILOT: Seattle Approach, Evektor 827EV, no contact on 127.6
  18. 1:55 APPROACH: Evektor 7EV, try Seattle Center 128.2
  19. 2:10 PILOT: Seattle Center 128.2, Evektor 7EV
  20. 2:16 NARRATOR: Your task: You are now on Seattle Center. Make your next radio call.
  21. 2:31 PILOT: Seattle Center, Evektor 827EV, level 2500
  22. 2:38 CENTER: Evektor 827EV, Seattle Center, roger
  23. 2:43 NARRATOR: Chapter debrief: Communication recovery complete; no unacknowledged
  24. 2:48 instruction remains.
  25. 2:51 NARRATOR: If you enjoyed this video like and subscribe

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