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meadowbank
5th Apr 2011, 13:51
It makes obvious good sense, but can anyone tell me where (if?) it is mandated anywhere that airline crews should monitor 121.5? I have Googled like mad but cannot find any reference.
MB
Dream Land
5th Apr 2011, 14:56
In the states I monitor guard, SE Asia, no, they use it for a chit chat frequency. Sorry I can't help you with a reference, not mandatory.
Not 'mandated' as far as I know but often in Ops Manuals and good airmanship.
meadowbank,
you can find the respective SARPs in 5.2.2.1.1.1, 5.2.2.1.1.2, 5.2.2.1.1.3 and 5.2.2.1.3 of ICO Annex 10 Volume II.
Frankly I only wish that people would monitor the ATC frequency!!! It is tiring having to make 2-4 calls before a response is forthcoming:ugh:
Having said that... with all the military activity through the Gulf at present I suggest also monitoring guard is essential
Airlines generally issue special instructions for this when operating near war (or non-war:confused:) zones.