Reporting position with transponder on
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Reporting position with transponder on
As a PPL flying VFR during a Zone Transit or MATZ Penetration under a Basic or Traffic Service, and squawking A & C as directed by a Radar LARS provider, why am I usually requested to "report at ....", some position en-route (usually a point(s) close to the airfield).
Why do I need to do that? I rather thought you guys would be keeping an eye on me lest I stray from the straight and narrow.
Is it so that we can agree that I am where we both think I am.
Why do I need to do that? I rather thought you guys would be keeping an eye on me lest I stray from the straight and narrow.
Is it so that we can agree that I am where we both think I am.
I would agree with you, HD. Just because the a/c is identified on Radar & receiving a Radar Service does not obviate the necessity in the Radar Controller's view, to get a check at any particular point; for whatever reason he may have.
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As a PPL flying VFR during a Zone Transit or MATZ Penetration under a Basic or Traffic Service, and squawking A & C as directed by a Radar LARS provider, why am I usually requested to "report at ....", some position en-route (usually a point(s) close to the airfield).
Why do I need to do that? I rather thought you guys would be keeping an eye on me lest I stray from the straight and narrow.
Is it so that we can agree that I am where we both think I am.
Why do I need to do that? I rather thought you guys would be keeping an eye on me lest I stray from the straight and narrow.
Is it so that we can agree that I am where we both think I am.
Thread on QSY running in 'Flying Instructors and Examiners'.
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Sideslipper,
I'm with Kockayne, HD and ATCO Fred. It's often used as an 'attention-getter' for the controller, who may be working over half-a-dozen other a/c. Also, landlines/intercoms will be going too. Just because the frequency is quiet, doesn't mean the workload is low.
It's not as easy to arrange as it used to be, but if you haven't done so already, do go and visit ATC........They're all very friendly folk who like chatting with pilots.........Honestly.
I'm with Kockayne, HD and ATCO Fred. It's often used as an 'attention-getter' for the controller, who may be working over half-a-dozen other a/c. Also, landlines/intercoms will be going too. Just because the frequency is quiet, doesn't mean the workload is low.
It's not as easy to arrange as it used to be, but if you haven't done so already, do go and visit ATC........They're all very friendly folk who like chatting with pilots.........Honestly.
Isn't QSY accepted as a colloquialism?
Personally I don't mind, but the CAA object to its use.
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