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The Flight Deck / Re: What do you call them?
« on: July 12, 2015, 09:04:37 AM »
Thanks for the replies. That information helps.
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The Flight Deck / What do you call them?
« on: July 11, 2015, 08:49:13 AM »
What do you call the Controllers when you have the following:
I am at John Wayne and want to get clearance or to taxi.
There is no Controller at John Wayne.
There is a Controller at LAX.
Do I call the LAX Controller "John Wayne Clearance" or "John Wayne Ground" or do I call the LAX Controller "LAX XXX" and let him know I am at John Wayne and what I want to do?
Similar situation:
I am in flight and want to enter/transition an airspace that is controlled by Hawthorne Tower.
There is no Controller in the Tower, but, there is a Controller at LAX with sufficient privileges to cover the Tower in question.
Do I call the Controller "Hawthorne Tower" or do I call the Controller "LAX XXXX" and let him know that I want to enter/transition the Hawthorne airspace?
Thanks
Danny
I am at John Wayne and want to get clearance or to taxi.
There is no Controller at John Wayne.
There is a Controller at LAX.
Do I call the LAX Controller "John Wayne Clearance" or "John Wayne Ground" or do I call the LAX Controller "LAX XXX" and let him know I am at John Wayne and what I want to do?
Similar situation:
I am in flight and want to enter/transition an airspace that is controlled by Hawthorne Tower.
There is no Controller in the Tower, but, there is a Controller at LAX with sufficient privileges to cover the Tower in question.
Do I call the Controller "Hawthorne Tower" or do I call the Controller "LAX XXXX" and let him know that I want to enter/transition the Hawthorne airspace?
Thanks
Danny
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The Flight Deck / Re: Commo Question
« on: July 01, 2015, 02:09:08 PM »
Ok. Sounds good. I just wanted to ensure I did the correct things, and, it appears I did.
Thanks again for taking the time to answer my questions.
Regards,
Danny
Thanks again for taking the time to answer my questions.
Regards,
Danny
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The Flight Deck / Re: Commo Question
« on: July 01, 2015, 01:36:53 PM »In that there was no other KSNA ATC position staffed other than Ground, what frequency was I expected to change to and who was I expected to contact?
In the real world, it would be whatever frequency you desire. CTAF, nearby ATIS, GUARD, Fingers, or some random spin-of-the-dial.
On VATSIM, the CoC (B7) is a bit more restrictive:QuotePilots flying through uncontrolled airspace should set their VHF radio frequency to 122.80 or other designated "Unicom" frequency and monitor until they come under air traffic control coverage.
Thanks for the reply. In the instructions provided by Ground I was told to fly a heading and altitude that would require adjustment at some point after departure to allow me to fly to my destination. Ground didn't indicated I was to resume my own navigation in the departure instructions. Was I to assume that I could adjust my heading and altitude at my discretion after departure?
I did do so after departure, remaining clear of the KSNA airspace.
Danny
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The Flight Deck / Commo Question
« on: July 01, 2015, 01:20:00 PM »
I was online at KSNA the other day and have a question concerning expected communications. The situation was as follows:
KSNA Ground was staffed, no other KSNA ATC position was staffed.
LAX Tower was staffed, no other LAX ATC position was staffed.
I was on the ground at KSNA and contacted KSNA Ground for a VFR flight with flight following to KUDD. I was given clearance for the flight with heading, altitude, and squawk.
I did the readback.
KSNA Ground acknowledge the readback then indicated I could depart from the helipad at my own risk and also indicated frequency change was approved (I was flying a helo).
It is the frequency change that I have a question about. In that there was no other KSNA ATC position staffed other than Ground, what frequency was I expected to change to and who was I expected to contact?
It is my understanding that staffed ATC positions can cover lower responsibilities (Tower can cover Ground), but, not upwards (Ground can not cover Tower). Is that wrong?
Was I expected to change to the CTAF for departure? LAX Tower wasn't providing Socal App or Departure coverage, so, I didn't think they played into the situation at all.
Comment appreciated.
Danny
KSNA Ground was staffed, no other KSNA ATC position was staffed.
LAX Tower was staffed, no other LAX ATC position was staffed.
I was on the ground at KSNA and contacted KSNA Ground for a VFR flight with flight following to KUDD. I was given clearance for the flight with heading, altitude, and squawk.
I did the readback.
KSNA Ground acknowledge the readback then indicated I could depart from the helipad at my own risk and also indicated frequency change was approved (I was flying a helo).
It is the frequency change that I have a question about. In that there was no other KSNA ATC position staffed other than Ground, what frequency was I expected to change to and who was I expected to contact?
It is my understanding that staffed ATC positions can cover lower responsibilities (Tower can cover Ground), but, not upwards (Ground can not cover Tower). Is that wrong?
Was I expected to change to the CTAF for departure? LAX Tower wasn't providing Socal App or Departure coverage, so, I didn't think they played into the situation at all.
Comment appreciated.
Danny
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General Discussion / Re: Observer Status?
« on: June 30, 2015, 09:41:02 AM »
Thanks for the information. Interesting that pilot training offered by a VATSIM associated organization isn't recognized by VATSIM. No big deal, just interesting. I have not attempted the VATSIM "P" type training as yet. I will do so in that I like to test my knowledge and skills. I am not interested in commercial flight. My primarily interests involve helicopter flight both VFR and IFR.
Anyway, thanks again for the information.
Regards,
Danny
Anyway, thanks again for the information.
Regards,
Danny
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General Discussion / Observer Status?
« on: June 29, 2015, 08:38:35 PM »
So, I see "observer" as my status. I am a pilot not ATC. Does my status remain "observer" or does it change as I acquire various pilot rating? Also, I have passed the ZLA V01 and V02 rating thus far with plans to take VO3 shortly.
Regards,
Danny
Regards,
Danny
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