R/T Phraseology - North Atlantic MNPS
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R/T Phraseology - North Atlantic MNPS
Possibly a trivial question, but I `d appreciate the `definitive` from any Shanwick/Gander controllers who are around;
HF position reports: pilot is referring to a position (say, 53N020W) during a routine position report:
Should he say "Five three North, two zero West" or "Five three North, zero two zero West"?
Grateful for any replies; it`s causing some arguments with some of the pilots I work with.
HF position reports: pilot is referring to a position (say, 53N020W) during a routine position report:
Should he say "Five three North, two zero West" or "Five three North, zero two zero West"?
Grateful for any replies; it`s causing some arguments with some of the pilots I work with.
Stanley Eevil
The main requirement for R/T, especially using HF, is the avoidance of misunderstanding. Strictly you should say "zero two zero" but I tend to take my cue from the guys on the ground who usually abreviate to "two zero".
The main requirement for R/T, especially using HF, is the avoidance of misunderstanding. Strictly you should say "zero two zero" but I tend to take my cue from the guys on the ground who usually abreviate to "two zero".
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Thanks for your reply. Certainly during clearance delivery on 127.65, the Shanwick controllers do abbreviate as you suggest above (53N 20W) so the `extra zero` can`t be that critical ?!
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Have a look here:
http://users.skynet.be/mns/ptla/mnpsmanual.pdf
It's the ICAO guide so should answer most questions on N Atlantic MNPS airspace procedures.
http://users.skynet.be/mns/ptla/mnpsmanual.pdf
It's the ICAO guide so should answer most questions on N Atlantic MNPS airspace procedures.
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From my experience, the Gander controlers are doing the 020, and the Shanwick guys loosen up a bit and just do the 20. If you look at the N.A Orientation chart, it does say to use the full 020.
Now, from my experience, it really doesn't mater either way, as long as you are clear with your transmission! The controllers are smart and know what your saying whether you say 20 or 020.
As far as your comrades getting upset over that little detail, they need to get a life and probably need to be concentrating on other things that are a bit more important!
Now, from my experience, it really doesn't mater either way, as long as you are clear with your transmission! The controllers are smart and know what your saying whether you say 20 or 020.
As far as your comrades getting upset over that little detail, they need to get a life and probably need to be concentrating on other things that are a bit more important!
