Basic Formats - Cont'd

CHAPTER ONE

SNFO/SWSO VOICE COMMUNICATIONS

NOTE

Momentarily select the IDENT position on the transponder. No

verbal response is expected because the ident will be immediately

displayed on the controller's radarscope.

When advised to "contact" a new controlling agency, acknowledge with "switching" and

repeat the specific frequency.

Example

CENTER:

"BUCK 710, contact Houston Center on 322.4"

SNFO/SWSO:

"BUCK 710, switching 322.4."

5. If unable to contact the new agency on the frequency given, return to the previous agency

and report "negative contact." It is common to hear the term "no joy" used instead of "negative

contact." The transferring agent will ensure the next controller is listening or assign an alternate

frequency to reattempt contact.

Example

SNFO/SWSO:

"Houston Center, negative contact (or no joy) on

322.4."

CENTER:

"BUCK 710, try them on 312.4."

SNFO/SWSO:

"BUCK 710, switching 312.4."

Always report leaving an altitude. It is not necessary to report reaching an altitude unless

this is requested of you.

Example

DEPARTURE:

"BUCK 711, climb and maintain flight level 210."

SNFO/SWSO:

"BUCK 711, leaving flight level 180 for flight

level 210."

When making an initial check-in call while in a climb, you should acknowledge the altitude

passing and the altitude cleared to by the previous controller.

Example

You are passing 6000 for 9000:

SNFO/SWSO:

"Pensacola Departure, BUCK 711 passing 6000

for 9000."

During a climb after having already checked into a controller and the controller instructs

you to climb to a new altitude (i.e. other than that issued in your clearance) you should only

acknowledge the new altitude.

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