LIBRARY 150 · SPOKEN CHAPTER 150 · 1:53

Radio Transmission Lost

Practice communicating this situation: In visual conditions, you can hear ATC and other aircraft, but cannot transmit on any available radio.

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Your scenario

You are flying Evektor, registration N827EV. Your position is 12 miles east of Paine Field, indicated altitude 3500 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 150. Here is the scenario: You can hear the controller, but cannot
  2. 0:05 transmit. Practice recognizing which communication options are unavailable.
  3. 0:10 NARRATOR: Your starting details: You are flying Evektor, registration N827EV. Your
  4. 0:15 position is 12 miles east of Paine Field, indicated altitude 3500 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: In visual conditions, you can hear ATC and other
  10. 0:46 aircraft, but cannot transmit on any available radio. No alternate transmitter is
  11. 0:51 available. Aircraft control and engine power remain normal. This is a communications-only
  12. 0:57 exercise, not an aircraft emergency checklist. Aviate first.
  13. 1:02 NARRATOR: Your decision: Your transmitter is unavailable. Would a normal voice readback
  14. 1:06 reach the controller?
  15. 1:17 NARRATOR: Explanation: No. Do not simulate a successful radio conversation. Aircraft
  16. 1:22 handling and any alternative signalling procedure require separate training.
  17. 1:28 NARRATOR: End of this exercise: End of the radio decision exercise. The stated
  18. 1:33 condition remains unresolved; no landing, rescue, repair or medical outcome is
  19. 1:36 assumed. Continue the appropriate aircraft-specific procedures and assistance
  20. 1:39 coordination.
  21. 1:42 NARRATOR: Chapter debrief: Communications exercise ends with the stated condition
  22. 1:45 unresolved; subsequent aircraft handling is outside scope.
  23. 1:50 NARRATOR: If you enjoyed this video like and subscribe

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