Busy frequency at Langley Regional (CYNJ)
Practises staying alert on a busy frequency when another aircraft's callsign closely resembles your own, and asking for clarification before acting on a call that might not be yours (NAV CANADA VFR Phraseology guide, Similar Call Signs pp. 9-10; Readback/Hearback).
The situation
You are the pilot of C-GABC, a Cessna 172, number two at the hold-short line at Langley Regional (CYNJ). Another Cessna is holding short ahead of you. Run-up is complete and you are staying in the circuit. Call Langley Tower when ready.
Practise this call →Sources
- NAV CANADA VFR Phraseology (v3, April 2022), 'Similar Call Signs' (pp. 9â10): 'Call sign similarity is one of the main causes for an aircraft taking a clearance not directed to them.' ATS mitigations listed include advising aircraft to be aware and listen carefully, and using the full four-letter registration
- NAV CANADA VFR Phraseology, 'Readback/Hearback': 'If you are unsure, if something is unclear, or not what you expected, it is important that you ask for clarification.'
- NAV CANADA VFR Phraseology, 'Hold Short' (p. 23): hold short instruction requires a readback
- Canada Flight Supplement: runway 25
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