BASIC TRANSMISSION

1) ACKNOWLEDGE

VT-ALC, Srinagar Tower, Acknowledge ATC Clearance.

2) APPROVED

Mumbai Control, VT-AHX, Request change of flight level to FL 300 due

Turbulence.

VT-ALX, Mumbai Control, Change of flight level to FL 300 approved.

3) Changing To/Contact

VT-ALZ, Mumbai Tower Contact Mumbai Approach on 121.9 for further

Climb clearance.

Mumbai Tower, Changing over to Mumbai Approach on 121.9,VT-ALZ

4) CHECK

VT-HLS, Mumbai Ground, Check ladder still attached/Check Gear

Down/Check Flap

No response is expected in this case .

5) CLEARED

Mumbai Tower, VT-AJC, on runway holding 09,Request enter runway.

VT-AJC, Cleared to enter runway 09,Mumbai Tower.

6) CLIMB

VT-AJH, Climb to FL 230 ,Report Reaching

7) CORRECTION

VT-ALC, Trivendrum Ground, Cleared to taxi via L,←……correction → to

join Taxiway B, Report Reaching Runway Holding 09.

8) GO AHEAD

Delhi Control, VT-ALK, Go Ahead

9)HOLD SHORT

VT-ALK,VIDP TWR,HOLD SHORT of runway intersection due AB 320

rolling for take-off

Holding Short of runway intersection, VT-ALK.

10)MONITOR/WILCO

VT-AJG, Monitor ATIS on 126.5

WILCO,VT-AJG

11)REPORT

VT-ALF, Mumbai Control, Report FL

FL320, VT-ALF.

12)NEGATIVE

VT-AKG, Delhi Twr, Confirm ready for Departure from runway

Intersection.

Negative, we are too heavy, will need full length of runway, VT-AKG
13)SAY AGAIN

VARANASI GRND, Say again Taxi instructions.

14)UNABLE TO

VT-MHJ , increase rate of descent, Report reaching FL 100

Unable to increase rate of descent due turbulence, VT-MHJ.

15)RECLEARED

VT-ALM, Climb to FL 320, Report Reaching

Unable to climb to FL 320 due A/C heavy. will be able to climb FL300,Req
Clearance

VT-ALM, Cleared to Climb to FL 300, Report Reaching

Recleared to FL 300,VT-ALM

16)Readback

IT 596,Taxi via L to Holding point Rwy 09,QNH 1010

Taxi via L to Holding point Runway 09,IT 596

Readback,QNH

QNH 1010,IT 596

Readback correct.
VARIOUS CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED DURING FLIGHT

1) You see birds on take-off leg. Take action

VIDP TWR,VT-ALT, REP flock of birds on take off leg Rwy 29 at

2500ft,Turning 15° Right.

2)Your flight is from Mumbai to Chennai, 10 NM inbound Bellary,you observe

a CB cell ahead. Take action

VOMM CNTRL, VT-JLH, 10 NM INBD Bellary 0600,FL 320,See a CB shell

Ahead. Req 10° Dev To right from BBB-MMV ATS RTE B211 due safety.

3)Your flight is from VECC to VEGT (RTE R472),Over AGODA,ATC Calls you
Take action.

VECC CTL, VT-HLM, Go Ahead

VT-HLM, VECC CTL, Bangladesh Airspace is closed due major air crash.
Report intensions.

Would like to make DCT flight to Patna, thereafter will PCD via
Kishanganj, Baghdogra On RTE W45 to VEGT,REQ CLR.

CLR to PCD via Patna,Kishanganj,Baghogra, VECC CTL

CLR to PCD via Patna, Kishanganj, Baghogra, “Setting Course”, Est Patna
0800 ,Est Kishanganj 0830 on RTE W45 To VEGT,REQ CLR.

4)Your Flight is from Mumbai to Nagpur.Airborne Mumbai passing FL 250 you

loose contact with Mumbai .Take action.

VANP CTL.VT-ALY, 20nm OUBD BBB 0810,AB BBB 0800,Pass FL 250 for
FL 320.TOC 0815, Est AAU 0830,Est BBB-NNP control boundary
0845,Next Tamid, ETA NNP 0900,NEG CNTCT With VABB CTL.
5) After Take –off you have no contact with VABB tower for last 20 minutes.
Take Action.

VABB APP ,S2 752, on 121.9 AB BBB 0800,Reaching FL 60.Negative

contact with Mumbai TWR for last 20 mins, Req relay our PSN to BBB
TWR and change over to BBB APP.
6) Your Flight is from Kolkata to Bhopal. Crossing JJB. Nagpur Calls you.

VANP CTL,VT-AJG, GO AHEAD (GA )

VT-AJG, VABP AD CLSD due Air Crash, REP intentions

Would like to land at Nagpur, REQ Permission, VT-AJG

CLR to land at NAGPUR,REP PSN

CLR to land at Nagpur, Setting Course, PSN 10 NM OUBD JJB 0900,

FL320,HDG 230,ETA NNP 0915.

7)Your flight is from Trivendrum to Mumbai. Over Cochin. ATC calls you.

VOTV CTL,VT-ALJ, GA

VT-ALJ, Mumbai airfield closed due major fire ,report intentions.

would like to revert to Trivendrum, Req permission, VT-ALJ

CLR to revert to Trivendrum, REP PSN,VOTV CTL

CLR to revert to Trivendrum, Setting course ,Over Cochin 0600,

FL 320.ETA TVM 0615,VT-ALJ

VT-ALJ,Descent to FL 260,Monitor Weather on ATIS,VOTV CTL

Descend to FL 260,WILCO, VT-ALJ

 TRANSMISSION

○ Time Check.

VISR TWR, AI 731,Req time check

AI 731, VISR TWR, Time 1015

Time 1015,AI 731.

○ Departure Information/ATC information.

VABB GND,6E 124, S A4,Request DEP INFO/ ATC INFO.

6E 124,VABB GND, DEP RWY 09, wind 290 04 KTS, QNH 1008,T-18,
DP 30,RVR 550m,No SIG

DEP RWY 09, wind 290 04 KTS, QNH 1008,T-18, DP 30,RVR 550m NO
SIG,6E 124.

○ Radio Check / Tuning call / Test Call / Preflight Radio Check

VABB GND,VT-AJG,REQ Radio check on 121.9

VT-AJG,VABB GND, receiving you Readability 3 , experiencing loud

background whistle

VABB GND, giving ou a long tuning call 1-2-3-4-5-5-4-3-2-1, how do you

read me now.

Read you 5 ,PRI 9584 SRY 5086,VABB GND.

Read you 5 ,PRI 9584 SRY 5086,VT-AJG.

○ Pushback

VABP TWR,VT-WAI,S 09,POB 145,INFO C,Security Check CLR, Req

Pushback.

VT-WAI,Pushback APV,VABP TWR

Pushback APV,VT-WAI

○ During Pushback Tractor Breakdown.Take Action

VIDP GND, IT 431,S 05,REP breakdown of Tow tractor during

Pushback,Req Assistance

○ While Pushback,you see another aircraft crossing your path behind

you.Take action.

VIDP GND, VT-AKD,S 07,while pushback see another ACFT Xng our path
from behind,HLDG PSN for safety,Request Instructions.

VT-AKD ,Hold PSN, will advice you once clear of the aircraft,VIDP GND

○ START UP.

-Start up ( Normal )
-Priority Start up
-Start up in Low Visibility
-Start up for Sector Flying/Circuit Flying before setting course/ILS
CAliberation
-Start up for Higher Flying level
-Start up (DATIS not available/ unserviceable)
○ START UP NORMAL

VABB GND, IT 131,S 05 ,POB 138,INFO C ,THRU Security,Req Start up

IT 131,VABB GND, START up at time 1245 Z

START up at time 1245 Z,IT 131.

○ Pririty Start up
CONDITIONS FOR PRIORITY START UP
i)HUMAN ORGAN TRANSPLANT ON BOARD
ii)FOOD FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES
iii)FOREIGN DELEGATIONS ON BOARD

VIDP GND,VT-HTS, S A7 POB 120,INFO C, THRU security CLR,REQ priority

start due HUMAN ORGAN TRANSPLANT ON BOARD

VT-HTS,VIDP GND,START Up APV,TAXI via L, ← ,taxi via B ,RR RWY HLDG

09.

START Up APV,TAXI via L, ← ,taxi via B ,RR RWY HLDG 09,VT-HTS.

○ START UP IN LOW VISIBILITY

VABP TWR, 9W 441, S A5,POB 148, INFO C Security Check CLR, Crew CAT
II Qualified.All doors closed. Req Start Up.

○ START UP FOR CIRCUIT FLYING BEFORE SETTING COURSE

VABB GND,VT-AGX , Bay 04,POB 132, INFO C,THRU Security,would like

to carry out sector flying before setting course,REQ start up.

○ START UP FOR HIGHER FL

VISR TWR, AI 145 HEAVY Bay A4, POB 120 ,INFO C,THRU Security Req
start up for FL 320 Unfavourble WX conditions at FL 300
○ Start up ( DATIS UNSERVICEABLE )

VIBN GND , VT-JBB, HVY, S A6,POB 160, INFO C ,Security Check Cleared,
Req start up and ATC info due DATIS U/S.

○ On asking for start up, you are informed that weather below minima at
Aerodrome. Take action.

VABB GND, 9W 731,S A1 POB 200 INFO C, THRU Security ,IFR to VIDP
Req Start up

9W 731, VABB GND ,Start up not APV due RVR 450m, ILS not available.

Roger, will wait for Wx to IMPR,9W 731.

○ Ask for start up .Ladder still attached.

VIBN GND, VT- ALA ,S 04, POB 212,Info C ,THRU security, IFR to VIDP
Req start up.

VT-ALA,VIBN GND, Ladder still attached.

CNL start up, will call again for start up after ladder is removed, VT-ALA.

○ Mumbai ground is calling you. Show inability to comply.

VABB GND,VT-AZX ,GA.

VT-AZX, VABB GND,CFM you will be able to depart from Rwy INT.

UNA to DEP from RWY INT due ACFT HVY/HIGH TURB, will need full
Length of runway.

Roger, EXP a DLA of 20 mins due TFC, VABB GND

will take DLA,VT-AZX.

○ You have started your engines and have been allocated RWY 32.But TORA
For RWY 32 is 7000 ft & TORA of RWY 27 is 9500 ft. You’re a/c is heavy &
Requires TORA of 8500 ft. Take action.

VABB TWR, VT-ALG,B777, S 14,POB 250, ACFT heavy, Req RWY 27 for
DEP due insufficient TORA of RWY 32.

○ During start up you are informed that an intoxicated passenger is

Misbehaving with cabin crew. Take action.

VANP GND, IT 321, S A 10 ,Rep a PAX on board intoxicated &

Misbehaving with cabin crew, Req send security to disembark PAX.
Switching off ENG.

TAXI INSTRUCTIONS.

1) You are ready to taxi. Ask for taxi instructions.

VABB GND,VT-ALH,S 07 Req taxi instructions for RWY 09,INFO C

VT-ALA ,VABB GND, Taxi via L, ← ,Taxi via H, Hold short Rwy 09

Taxi via L, ← ,Taxi via H, Hold short Rwy 09, VT-ALH.

2) Obtain High speed taxi Clearance

VIDP GND,VT- HSS,S 09,Req expedite Taxi due approaching Wx

VT-HSS ,VIDP GND, Taxi via B to Rwy HLDG point 09

Taxi via B to Rwy HLDG point 09, VT-HSS

3) During taxi you observe strong crosswind on RWY 28. Ask alternate
runway for departure.

VIDP TWR, VT-JJB, Taxi via L, Req RWY 32 due strong crosswinds on
Rwy 14.
4) You are approaching taxi track intersection .You suddenly see a towing
aircraft in close proximity which could not be seen earlier due poor visibility.
Inform ATC.

VABB GND,IT 453, Approaching Taxi TR INT C & D, see a towing ACFT
In close proximity which could not be seen earlier due poor VIS,
Stopping slowly, HLDG PSN to avoid collision, will report when Clear of
Towing ACFT.

5)During Taxi you have taken a wrong turn.

VABB GND, VT-ALC , Inadvertently entered TWY B due poor VIS. Req Taxi
Instructions to Rwy HLDG 09 from Present PSN.

6) During Taxi, you have taken a wrong turn & lost.

VABB GND, VT-ZFY, while TAX via A, taken a wrong turn and lost, not
familiar with AP layout, Req Follow me vehicle for guidance to Rwy
HLDG 09.

7) While Taxing ,you are informed that Destination Aerodrome Mumbai

closed due some aircraft Accident. Take action.

VOTV GND, VT-AGH, on TWY B, MSG from Dispatch that DEST AD VABB
CLSD due some ACFT ACCID ,would like to return back to PRKG stand,
Req Taxi Instructions.

8) While taking Taxi clearance, you experience interference from commercial

radio station. Take action.

VABP Twr, VT-HTF, experiencing lot of interference from commercial

RDO STN on your FREQ,UNA to copy your TAX instructions, say again
Tax instructions for DEP RWY 09.
9) During Taxi, you see a vehicle in front. Take action.

VABP TWR, 6E 435, Taxi via L, sighted a vehicle in front, HLDG PSN,
Will continue when clear of vehicle.

Roger, VABP TWR.

10) While Taxi, you see rubble on Taxiway. Take action.

VABB GND, VT-ALK, Taxi via C, see rubble on TWY, HLDG PSN, REQ
Assistance to get TAX TR SFC clear of rubble.

11) As you approach RWY holding point, in order to avoid delay, you get
ready for immediate take-off. Take action.

VABB TWR, AI 143,RCH RWY HLDG 09,Ready for IMT DEP

AI 143,CLR for take off, Rep AB, VABB TWR.

CLR for take off, will report when AB, AI 143

Roger, VABB TWR

VABB TWR, AI 143 AB VABB 0730 , CMB to 3000 ft.

Roger, VABB TWR.

12) Runway lights dim when lined up. Take Action.

VIGR TWR, VT-AHG, Lined up RWY 09, RWY lights dim, Req increase
Instensity of RWY lights.

13) On Lining Up RWY, you see flock of birds on runway shoulder. Take
action.

VABB TWR, VT-FGH, Lined up RWY 09, see flock of birds on RWY
Shoulder, Req assistance from birds scaring team to get RWY shoulder
Clear of birds.
You have lined up RWY. Ask for ATC clearance/ Departure instructions/
Route Clearance/ Take-off clearance.

VIDP TWR, VT-ALH, Lined up rwy 09, Ready for DEP. Req ATC CLR

VT-ALH, VIDP TWR, CLR for TKOF , AFTER DEP CMB straight ahead to
2600 ft, then CMB → on HDG 130 to intercept R-107 DPN to join
SSB VOR at FL 65.

CLR for TKOF , AFTER DEP CMB straight ahead to 2600 ft, then CMB →
on HDG 130 to intercept R-107 DPN to join SSB VOR at FL 65,VT- ALH.

ATC Compliance

VIDP TWR, VT-KLM RCH 2600 ft

Roger, CTC VIDP APP on 118.9, VIDP TWR.

VIDP TWR, changing over to VIDP APP on 118.9, VT-KLM

VIDP APP, VT-KLM on 118.9 passing 2600ft, → on HDG 130 to

Intercept R-107 DPN to join SSB VOR at FL 65.

Roger, RR SSB VOR at FL 65, VIDP APP

will RR SSB VOR at FL 65, VT- KLM.

○ VARIOUS REPORTS

1) AIRBORNE REPORT
2)WIND SHEAR REPORT
3)POSITION REPORT
4)AIR REPORT
5)SPECIAL AIR REPORT
6)AIRPROX REPORT
1) AIRBORNE REPORT

VANP CTL, VT-AGA, AB VANP 1700, CMB to FL 270,TOC 1715, EST Tamid
1730, Est Dubox 1745,next AAU, ETA VABB 1800.

2) Windshear Report

VABB TWR, VT-ALA, WS report, Time 0600, INTST-Severe, On take off

path RWY 09 at 2000 ft, turning 15° left due safety of flight.

Roger , VABB Twr.

3) Position Report

VABB CTL, VT-AGF, PSN 30nm INBD Goa 0630, FL 320,Est Goa 0645,
Est BBB-MMV FIR 0700, next ALDIN, ETA VOTV 0800

4)Air Report

VABB CTL, AIRREP, VT-ADG, 10nm INBD Goa 0630, FL 320, HDG 165, Est
Goa 0645, Est BBB-MMV FIR 0700, Est ALDIN 0715,Next VOML, ETA
VOTV 0800,FR- 10 tons, SPOT 160 20 KTS, Sky –partly cloudy.
Experiencing Mild turbulence.

5) Special AIR Report

VANP CTL, AIRREP (Special ), VT-AJF, PSN 10 nm OUBD NNP 0630,FL 320,
Spot 160 20 KTS, T -40,Experiencing Severe Icing, Humidity 50%.

6) Airprox report
- Descent AirProx (An aircraft desceneded through your FL )
- Speed Airprox (An aircraft with unsafe longitudinal Seperation)
○ Descent Airprox.

VANP CTL , VT-AFF, AIRPROX Report, Safety not assured, PSN 20 Nm

OUBD VANP 0700, FL 320, TAS 200 KTS, HDG 145, QNH 1013, Time of
Airprox 0700, Rep an Airforce ACFT descended through our FL from
Left to right, missed by 4 Nm.

VT-AFF, Roger your Airprox.

○ Speed Airprox

VANP CTL, VT- HSS , Airprox Rep, Safety Not Assured, PSN 20 Nm
OUBD VANP 0700, FL 320, TAS 200 KTS, HDG 145, QNH 1013, Time of
Airprox 0700, Rep an Airforce ACFT flying with unsafe longitudinal
Separation on same LVL in direction 180.

VT-HSS , Roger your Airprox.