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Old 6th Nov 2001, 03:14
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str12
 
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Hi LFG

Don't sweat the RT test, its not too bad at all.

It consists of a hypothetical flight from A to B via C and maybe D including a MAYDAY, PAN or relayed MAYDAY.

You will be expected to know proper RT procedure but the CAP publication covers all of it.

A good way to remember the info you will need to know is remember CPTLE

C - callsign and type (from XXX to YYY)
P - position
T - current time
L - level/altitude and QNH/QFE
E - estimated time (for arrival/next waypoint etc)

A shortened version may be requested if you are asked for a postition report.

Expect to do a MATZ penetration.

And remember to read back the correct information i.e. runway, taxi instructions, climb to flight level then turn...etc.

Top tip: Get a chart, plan a route and practise the RT you would need to use including the MAYDAY, MATZ penetration etc.

The dummy route will probaly include a change of altitude e.g. climb to 2500 ft after blah blah.

You may also need to cross and airway so know the request and Special VFR rules.

Also, remember that you may need to divert due to weather / mechanical problem so plan on calling an alternative airfiled and use their ATIS etc.

Hope this helps.

Good Luck!

Str12
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