RT calls

Ask for Descent, Maintain Rate of Descent

7 turns, modelled on the calls examiners use.

01YouKolkata Control IFLY 160 Heavy, 90 DME CEA, FL 350, estimating Bravo 0515, ETA Kolkata 0530, information Bravo, request descent

02ATCIFLY 160 Kolkata Control FL 250

03YouLeaving FL 350 for FL 250, will report passing FL 270

04ATCRequest your rate of descent

05You700 feet per minute

06ATCMaintain rate of descent 700 feet per minute or less, check before increasing

07YouWill maintain rate of descent 700 feet per minute or less, check before increasing

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