How do you transfer communication ( Airbus)
Dear all,
We just have new SOP and we are now supposed to follow strictly the Airbus Standard call out.
Before in our sop it was mandatory to transfer the communication by calling: ''I have communication/ you have communication.''
There was no such things as assuming PM duty when you transfer control.
I understand according to Airbus SOP, there is absolutely no need to call: " I have communication'' '' You have communication''. In fact, the terminology '' I have/You have communication does not exist in Airbus manuals. Even during an Ecam, when the PF calls ''Ecam actions'' he assumes the communication and when '' Ecam actions completed'' is announced the PM assumes the communication again.
But what about if the PM needs to get the ATIS? Or need to go to the toilet? Or you need to contact another controller before entering his airspace on VHF 3? Don't you mention " You have communication'' in that case? I know it's common sense; You obviously won't go in the bathroom with communication but I'm just curious to see how other airlines comply with this procedure.
Thank you.