RT calls

Trivendrum Is Calling, Show Reluctance to Hold

7 turns, modelled on the calls examiners use.

01YouTrivendrum Approach IFLY 160 go ahead

02ATCIFLY 160 report your position

03YouRadial 070, FL 80, DME 30

04ATCDescent to FL 70 and orbit right 30 NM from VOR, expect delay 40 minutes due arriving traffic

05YouWould not like to hold for so long, request permission to set course for Madurai

06ATCDescent FL 70 and maintain, report over TVM for Madurai, 15 NM outbound on track climb to FL 290

07YouLeaving FL 80 for FL 70, will report TVM and maintain FL 70 till 15 NM outbound, thereafter climb to FL 290 IFLY 160

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