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meadowbank

5th Apr 2011 13:51

Monitoring Guard

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.

BOAC	5th Apr 2011 15:33

Not 'mandated' as far as I know but often in Ops Manuals and good airmanship.

hvogt

5th Apr 2011 15:51

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.

zkpjm

9th Apr 2011 12:30

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

BOAC	9th Apr 2011 14:03

Airlines generally issue special instructions for this when operating near war (or non-war:confused:) zones.

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