Boeing Field Communication Transcript

Runways: North Flow

Departure Procedure: Northeast Departure (South Flow Equivalent- Mercer Departure)

Reverse Procedure: Mercer Arrival

Pilot: Obtain ATIS information on 127.75 including: information name (in this case, Victor), winds, visibility, sky conditions, temperature and dew point, altimeter setting and runways in use.

Hold short of airport movement area (including service road) and contact ground on 121.9.

Pilot: “Boeing Ground, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, at Flight Center, Northeast Departure, with information Victor.”

Boeing Ground (standard reply): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi to Runway 3 1 Right.

Pilot Response: “Taxi to 3 1 Right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Ground (if busy): Archer 7-7-Niner, standby.

Pilot Response: No response necessary.

Boeing Ground (if an aircraft is or will be approaching from the right): Archer 7-7-Niner, hold for a Learjet approaching from the right, then taxi to Runway 3 1 Right.

Pilot Response: “Hold for the Learjet, taxi to 3 1 Right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Ground (if an aircraft is or will be taxiing in the opposite direction): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi to Runway 3 1 Right, stay to the right.”

Pilot Response: “Taxi to Runway 3 1 Right, stay to the right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

During taxi to the runway, you may encounter an aircraft approaching in the opposite direction.

Boeing Ground: Archer 7-7-Niner, stay to the right for a Mooney opposite direction. He’s going to Flight Center.

Pilot Response: “Staying to the right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

You may also encounter aircraft coming off the ramp areas onto the taxiway.

Boeing Ground: Archer 7-7-Niner, hold for a Citation Jet coming out of the executive terminal, then continue taxi to 3 1 Right.

Pilot Response: “Hold for the Citation Jet, then continue to 3 1 Right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Monitor the Ground Control Frequency while performing the run-up and avoid blocking any aircraft from taxing onto or off of the runway.

When run-up is complete, taxi and HOLD SHORT of the assigned runway while switching to the appropriate tower frequency, in this case 118.3 for the East (Short) Runway.

Pilot: “Boeing Tower, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner is holding short of Runway 3 1 Right, ready for takeoff, Northeast Departure.”

The tower will respond with one of three possibilities: continue to hold short, taxi into position and hold, or cleared for takeoff.

Boeing Tower (hold short): Archer 7-7-Niner, hold short, landing traffic.

Pilot Response: “Hold short, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Tower (position and hold): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi into position and hold, Runway 3 1 Right.”

ALWAYS READBACK ANY CLEARANCE TO TAXI ONTO A RUNWAY WITH THE FULL RUNWAY NUMBER. ASK FOR CONFIRMATION IF ANY PART OF SUCH A CLEARANCE IS UNCLEAR. Anytime you taxi onto a runway turn on ALL LIGHTS AND TRANSPONDER to altitude mode.

 Pilot: “Taxi into position and hold, Runway 3 1 Right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Tower (takeoff): Archer 7-7-Niner, wind variable at 6, Runway 3 1 Right cleared for takeoff, Northeast Departure approved, caution wake turbulence from a departing Challenger Jet on the parallel runway, traffic will be a helicopter departing from Pad One to the East.”

The most important part of the above phrase is “…Runway 3 1 Right cleared for takeoff…” Be certain to understand this part and ask for confirmation if necessary. Be certain that you are on the correct runway, and that takeoff clearance has been given.

Pilot Response: “Cleared for takeoff Runway 3 1 Right, will be looking for the traffic, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

During the initial part of the departure, tower may have you extend your upwind leg (continue straight out), turn an early crosswind and may ask you to look for and/or follow (or pass behind) other traffic.

If traffic is spotted, then you report, “Traffic in sight for Archer 7-7-Niner.” If traffic is not seen then you report: “Looking for traffic, Archer 7-7-Niner.” You continue to look for traffic until you both see and report the traffic or Boeing Tower reports that traffic is “no factor.” If there is any doubt as to the whereabouts of the traffic then you must ask Boeing Tower for an update on the traffic (example: “Boeing Tower, where is the traffic now for Archer 7-7-Niner?”)

After complying with any traffic avoidance requests, and once you are well clear of the Boeing Class D airspace, you may switch frequencies or turn down the volume. On some occasions Boeing Tower may say “Archer 7-7-Niner, frequency change approved.”

You may also request a frequency change when leaving Boeing’s airspace (not required) or while inside Boeing’s airspace by saying “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner request frequency change.”

Runways: North Flow

Arrival Procedure: Mercer Arrival, passing over Seaward Park (South Flow Equivalent- Mercer Arrival Passing North of Seaward Park)

Reverse Procedure: Northeast Departure

 Obtain ATIS information after crossing Lake Sammamish in-bound, on 127.75.

Pilot (just east of the East Channel Bridge): “Boeing Tower, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, over the East Channel Bridge, Mercer Arrival for full-stop landing with information Whiskey.”

Specify whether you plan to do touch-and-go landing practice or make a full-stop landing.

Boeing Tower: Archer 7-7-Niner, make right traffic (or downwind) for Runway 3 1 Right, report over Seaward Park (or report on the 45 over Seaward Park).

Pilot Response: “Right Traffic for Runway 3 1 Right, report over Seaward Park, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Upon reaching Seaward Park, notify tower that you are inbound for landing.

Pilot: “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner is over Seaward Park, inbound.”

Boeing Tower (possible response): Archer 7-7-Niner, make a right downwind for 3 1 Right, traffic on base is a Duchess.

Pilot Response: “Right downwind for 3 1 Right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Traffic may also be on downwind to the right of your position in which case the tower may have you either go ahead of the traffic or behind it. In any case, always look for traffic whether the tower has advised of traffic or not. Respond appropriately with traffic requests from the tower and always ask for confirmation when uncertain.

Boeing Tower: Archer 7-7-Niner, cleared to land Runway 3 1 Right.

Never land or perform a touch-and-go unless the above phrase has been received and clearly understood. If you are on final and the tower has not cleared you to land or perform a touch-and-go, ask, “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner, confirm cleared to land Runway 3 1 Right?” If the tower does not respond with the above phrase then execute a go around and notify tower “Archer 7-7-Niner is going around.” Check radios for proper operation.

Pilot Response: “Cleared to land, Runway 3 1 Right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

If touch and goes are to be performed the tower may say “Archer 7-7-Niner, cleared to touch-and-go, Runway  3 1 Right, after touch-and-go make right closed traffic.”

Pilot Response: “Cleared to touch-and-go Runway 3 1 Right, make right closed traffic.”

During rollout the tower may say “Archer 7-7-Niner, turn right at the next intersection, contact ground on point niner.”

Pilot Response: “Right at Alpha 4 (or next intersection), contact ground on 121.9, Archer 7-7-Niner, thanks.”

After completing the after-landing checklist and switching to the ground frequency of 121.9, contact Boeing Ground.

Pilot: “Boeing Ground, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, at Alpha 4, taxi to Flight Center.”

Ground control my respond with a request such as hold for the traffic passing, then follow it or pass behind it. You may also be alerted to traffic you may encounter along your taxi back and be told to stay to the right.

Boeing Ground: Archer 7-7-Niner, stay to the right side for a Skyhawk opposite direction, taxi to Flight Center.

Pilot Response: “Stay to the right, taxi to Flight Center, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Runways: South Flow

Departure Procedure: Mercer Departure (North Flow Equivalent- Northeast Departure)

Reverse Procedure: Mercer Arrival North of Seaward Park

Pilot: Obtain ATIS information on 127.75 including: information name (in this case, Victor), winds, visibility, sky conditions, temperature and dew point, altimeter setting and runways in use.

Pilot: Hold short of airport movement area (including service road) and contact ground on 121.9.

Pilot: “Boeing Ground, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, at Flight Center, Mercer Departure, with information Victor.”

Boeing Ground (standard reply): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi to Runway 1 3 Left.

Pilot Response: “Taxi to 1 3 Left, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Ground (if busy): Archer 7-7-Niner, standby.

Pilot Response: No response necessary.

Boeing Ground (if an aircraft is or will be approaching from the right): Archer 7-7-Niner, hold for a Learjet approaching from the right, then taxi to Runway 1 3 Left.

Pilot Response: “Hold for the Learjet, taxi to 1 3 Left, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Ground (if an aircraft is or will be taxiing in the opposite direction): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi to Runway 1 3 Left, stay to the right.”

Pilot Response: “Taxi to Runway 1 3 Left, stay to the right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

During taxi to the runway, you may encounter an aircraft approaching in the opposite direction.

Boeing Ground: Archer 7-7-Niner, stay to the right for a Mooney opposite direction. He’s going to Flight Center.

Pilot Response: “Staying to the right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Monitor the Ground Control Frequency while performing the run-up and avoid blocking any aircraft from taxing onto or off of the runway.

When run-up is complete, taxi and HOLD SHORT of the assigned runway while switching to the appropriate tower frequency, in this case 118.3 for the East (Short) Runway.

Pilot: “Boeing Tower, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner is holding short of Runway 1 3 Left, ready for takeoff, Mercer Departure.”

The tower will respond with one of three possibilities: continue to hold short, taxi into position and hold, or cleared for takeoff.

Boeing Tower (hold short): Archer 7-7-Niner, hold short, landing traffic.

Pilot Response: “Hold short, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Tower (position and hold): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi into position and hold, Runway 1 3 Left.”

ALWAYS READBACK ANY CLEARANCE TO TAXI ONTO A RUNWAY WITH THE FULL RUNWAY NUMBER. ASK FOR CONFIRMATION IF ANY PART OF SUCH A CLEARANCE IS UNCLEAR. Anytime you taxi onto a runway turn on ALL LIGHTS AND TRANSPONDER to altitude mode.

Pilot:  “Taxi into position and hold, Runway 1 3 Left, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Tower (takeoff): Archer 7-7-Niner, wind variable at 6, Runway 1 3 Left cleared for takeoff, Mercer Departure approved, caution wake turbulence from a departing Challenger Jet on the parallel runway, traffic will be a helicopter departing from Pad Three to the East.”

The most important part of the above phrase is “…Runway 1 3 Left cleared for takeoff…” Be certain to understand this part and ask for confirmation if necessary. Be certain that you are on the correct runway, and that takeoff clearance has been given.

Pilot Response: “Cleared for takeoff Runway 1 3 Left, will be looking for the traffic, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

During the initial part of the departure, tower may have you extend your upwind leg (continue straight out), turn an early crosswind and may ask you to look for and/or follow (or pass behind) other traffic.

If traffic is spotted, then you report, “Traffic in sight for Archer 7-7-Niner.” If traffic is not seen then you report “Looking for traffic, Archer 7-7-Niner.” You continue to look for traffic until you both see and report the traffic or Boeing Tower reports that traffic is “no factor.” If there is any doubt as to the whereabouts of the traffic then you must ask Boeing Tower for an update on the traffic (example: “Boeing Tower, where is the traffic now for Archer 7-7-Niner?”)

After complying with any traffic avoidance requests, and once you are well clear of the Boeing Class D airspace, you may switch frequencies or turn down the volume. On some occasions Boeing Tower may say “Archer 7-7-Niner, frequency change approved.”

You may also request a frequency change when leaving Boeing’s airspace (not required) or while inside Boeing’s airspace by saying “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner request frequency change.”

Runways: South Flow

Arrival Procedure: Mercer Arrival North of Seward Park (North Flow- Mercer Arrival South of Seaward Park)

Reverse Procedure: Mercer Departure

Obtain ATIS information after crossing Lake Sammamish in-bound, on 127.75.

Pilot (just southeast of the Downtown Bellevue): “Boeing Tower, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, over Downtown Bellevue, Mercer Arrival for full-stop landing with information Whiskey.”

Specify whether you plan to do touch-and-go landing practice or make a full-stop landing.

Boeing Tower: Archer 7-7-Niner, make left traffic (or downwind) for Runway 1 3 Left, report over Seaward Park on a left 45.

Pilot Response: “Left Traffic for Runway 1 3 Left, report on the 45 over Seaward Park, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

The tower may also have you bypass a downwind and make an extended base, starting over Mercer Island and continuing just north of the VA Hospital. Tower will say: “Archer 7-7-Niner, enter a left base for Runway 1 3 Left, report crossing the west shoreline (or the west channel bridge).”

Upon reaching Seaward Park, notify tower that you are inbound for landing. Pass a little to the north of Seaward Park to give separation to departing aircraft.

Pilot: “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner is over Seaward Park, inbound.”

Boeing Tower (possible response): Archer 7-7-Niner, make a left downwind for 1 3 left, traffic on base is a Duchess.

Pilot Response: “Left downwind for 1 3 Left, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Traffic may also be on downwind to the left of your position in which case the tower may have you either go ahead of the traffic or behind it. In any case, always look for traffic whether the tower has advised of traffic or not. Respond appropriately with traffic requests from the tower and always ask for confirmation when uncertain.

Boeing Tower: Archer 7-7-Niner, cleared to land Runway 1 3 Left.

Never land or perform a touch-and-go unless the above phrase has been received and clearly understood. If you are on final and the tower has not cleared you to land or perform a touch-and-go, ask, “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner, confirm cleared to land Runway 1 3 Left?” If the tower does not respond with the above phrase then execute a go around and notify tower “Archer 7-7-Niner is going around.” Check radios for proper operation.

Pilot Response: “Cleared to land, Runway 1 3 Left, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

If touch and goes are to be performed the tower may say “Archer 7-7-Niner, cleared to touch-and-go, Runway  1 3 Left, after touch-and-go make left closed traffic.”

Pilot Response: “Cleared to touch-and-go Runway 1 3 Left, make left closed traffic.”

During rollout the tower may say “Archer 7-7-Niner, turn left at the next intersection, contact ground on point niner.”

Pilot Response: “Left at Alpha 6 (or next intersection), contact ground on 121.9, Archer 7-7-Niner, thanks.”

After completing the after-landing checklist and switching to the ground frequency of 121.9, contact Boeing Ground.

Pilot: “Boeing Ground, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, at Alpha 6, taxi to Flight Center.”

Ground control my respond with response such as hold for the traffic passing, then follow it or pass behind it. You may also be alerted to traffic you may encounter along your taxi back and be told to stay to the right.

Boeing Ground: Archer 7-7-Niner, stay to the right side for a Skyhawk opposite direction, taxi to Flight Center.

Pilot Response: “Stay to the right, taxi to Flight Center, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Runways: North Flow

Departure Procedure: West Departure (South Flow Equivalent- Vashon Departure)

Reverse Procedure: Vashon Arrival South of the Reservoir

Pilot: Obtain ATIS information on 127.75 including: information name (in this case, Victor), winds, visibility, sky conditions, temperature and dew point, altimeter setting and runways in use.

Hold short of airport movement area (including service road) and contact ground on 121.9.

Pilot: “Boeing Ground, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, at Flight Center, West Departure, with information Victor.”

Boeing Ground (standard reply): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi to Runway 3 1 Left at Alpha 9 intersection.

Pilot Response: “Taxi to 3 1 Left at Alpha 9, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Ground (if busy): Archer 7-7-Niner, standby.

Pilot Response: No response necessary.

Boeing Ground (if an aircraft is or will be approaching from the right): Archer 7-7-Niner, hold for a Learjet approaching from the right, then taxi to Runway 3 1 Left at Alpha 9 intersection.

Pilot Response: “Hold for the Learjet, taxi to 3 1 Left at Alpha 9, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Ground (if an aircraft is or will be taxiing in the opposite direction): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi to Runway 3 1 Left at Alpha 9 intersection, stay to the right.”

Pilot Response: “Taxi to Runway 3 1 Left at Alpha 9, stay to the right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

During taxi to the runway, you may encounter an aircraft approaching in the opposite direction.

Boeing Ground: Archer 7-7-Niner, stay to the right for a Mooney opposite direction. He’s going to Flight Center.

Pilot Response: “Staying to the right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

You may also encounter aircraft coming off the ramp areas onto the taxiway.

Boeing Ground: Archer 7-7-Niner, hold for a Citation Jet coming out of the executive terminal, then continue taxi to 3 1 Left.

Pilot Response: “Hold for the Citation Jet, then continue to 3 1 Left, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Monitor the Ground Control Frequency while performing the run-up and avoid blocking any aircraft from taxing onto or off of the runway.

When run-up is complete, taxi and HOLD SHORT of the assigned runway while switching to the appropriate tower frequency, in this case 120.6 for the West (Long) Runway.

Pilot: “Boeing Tower, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner is holding short of Runway 3 1 Left at Alpha 9, ready for takeoff, West Departure.”

The tower will respond with one of three possibilities: continue to hold short, taxi into position and hold, or cleared for takeoff.

Boeing Tower (hold short): Archer 7-7-Niner, hold short, landing traffic.

Pilot Response: “Hold short, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Tower (position and hold): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi into position and hold, Runway 3 1 Left.”

ALWAYS READBACK ANY CLEARANCE TO TAXI ONTO A RUNWAY WITH THE FULL RUNWAY NUMBER. ASK FOR CONFIRMATION IF ANY PART OF SUCH A CLEARANCE IS UNCLEAR. Anytime you taxi onto a runway turn on ALL LIGHTS AND TRANSPONDER to altitude mode.

Pilot: “Taxi into position and hold, Runway 3 1 Left, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Tower (takeoff); Archer 7-7-Niner, wind variable at 6, Runway 3 1 Left at Alpha 9, cleared for takeoff, West Departure approved, traffic will be a helicopter in-bound from the west.”

The most important part of the above phrase is “…Runway 3 1 Left cleared for takeoff…” Be certain to understand this part and ask for confirmation if necessary. Be certain that you are on the correct runway, and that takeoff clearance has been given.

Pilot Response: “Cleared for takeoff Runway 3 1 Left, will be looking for the traffic, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

During the initial part of the departure, tower may have you extend your upwind leg (continue straight out), turn an early crosswind and may ask you to look for and/or follow (or pass behind) other traffic. An early crosswind turn automatically turns a West Departure into a Vashon Departure and the appropriate altitudes must be maintained. In any case, pass the West Seattle Reservoir to the north when taking off to the north.

If traffic is spotted, then you report, “Traffic in sight for Archer 7-7-Niner.” If traffic is not seen then you report “Looking for traffic, Archer 7-7-Niner.” You continue to look for traffic until you both see and report the traffic or Boeing Tower reports that traffic is “no factor.” If there is any doubt as to the whereabouts of the traffic then you must ask Boeing Tower for an update on the traffic (example: “Boeing Tower, where is the traffic now for Archer 7-7-Niner?”)

After complying with any traffic avoidance requests, and once you are well clear of the Boeing Class D airspace, you may switch frequencies or turn down the volume. On some occasions Boeing Tower may say “Archer 7-7-Niner, frequency change approved.”

You may also request a frequency change when leaving Boeing’s airspace (not required) or while inside Boeing’s airspace by saying “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner request frequency change.”

Runways: North Flow

Arrival Procedure: Vashon Arrival Passing South of the Reservoir (South Flow Equivalent- Vashon Arrival Passing North of the Reservoir)

Reverse Procedure: West Departure

 Obtain ATIS information before reaching Vashon Heights in-bound, on 127.75. Then contact tower on 120.6 for the West (Long) Runway.

Pilot (over Vashon Heights): “Boeing Tower, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, over Vashon Heights, Vashon Arrival for full-stop landing with information Whiskey.”

Specify whether you plan to do touch-and-go landing practice or make a full-stop landing.

Boeing Tower: Archer 7-7-Niner, make left traffic (or downwind) for Runway 3 1 Left, report over the reservoir.

Pilot Response: “Left Traffic for Runway 3 1 Left, report the reservoir, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Upon reaching the reservoir, notify tower that you are inbound for landing.

Pilot: “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner at the reservoir, in-bound.”

Boeing Tower (possible response): Archer 7-7-Niner, make a left downwind for Runway 3 1 Left, traffic on base is a Duchess.

Pilot Response: “Left downwind for 3 1 Left, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Traffic may also be on downwind to the left of your position in which case the tower may have you either go ahead of the traffic or behind it. In any case, always look for traffic whether the tower has advised of traffic or not. Respond appropriately with traffic requests from the tower and always ask for confirmation when uncertain.

Boeing Tower: Archer 7-7-Niner, cleared to land Runway 3 1 Left.

Never land or perform a touch-and-go unless the above phrase has been received and clearly understood. If you are on final and the tower has not cleared you to land or perform a touch-and-go, ask, “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner, confirm cleared to land Runway 3 1 Left?” If the tower does not respond with the above phrase then execute a go around and notify tower “Archer 7-7-Niner is going around.” Check radios for proper function.

Pilot Response: “Cleared to land, Runway 3 1 Left, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

If touch and goes are to be performed the tower may say, “Archer 7-7-Niner, cleared to touch-and-go, runway

3 1 Left, after touch-and-go make left closed traffic.”

Pilot Response: “Cleared to touch-and-go Runway 3 1 Left, make left closed traffic.”

During rollout the tower may say “Archer 7-7-Niner, turn right at the next intersection, hold short of 3 1 Right and remain on my frequency.”

Pilot Response: “Right at the next intersection, holding short of 3 1 Right, remain on your frequency, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

DO NOT CROSS ANY RUNWAY UNLESS THE TOWER HAS SPECIFICALLY CLEARED YOU TO “CROSS” THE RUNWAY AND YOU HAVE READ SUCH A CLEARANCE BACK TO THE TOWER IN A CLEAR MANNER. Confirm any doubts you may have by asking the tower. Always activate ALL LIGHTS AND TRANSPONDER whenever you are operating on a runway.

Boeing Tower: Archer 7-7-Niner, cross Runway 3 1 Right, contact ground on point niner on the other side.

Pilot Response: “Cross Runway 3 1 Right, ground on 121.9, Archer 7-7-Niner, thanks.”

After completing the after-landing checklist and switching to the ground frequency of 121.9, contact Boeing Ground.

Pilot: “Boeing Ground, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, at Alpha 6, taxi to Flight Center.”

Ground control my respond with response such as hold for the traffic passing, then follow it or pass behind it. You may also be alerted to traffic you may encounter along your taxi back and be told to stay to the right.

Boeing Ground: Archer 7-7-Niner, stay to the right side for a Skyhawk opposite direction, taxi to Flight Center.

Pilot Response: “Stay to the right, taxi to Flight Center, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Runways: South Flow

Departure Procedure: Vashon Departure (North Flow Equivalent- West Departure)

Reverse Procedure: Vashon Arrival North of the Reservoir

Pilot: Obtain ATIS information on 127.75 including: information name (in this case, Victor), winds, visibility, sky conditions, temperature and dew point, altimeter setting and runways in use.

Hold short of airport movement area (including service road) and contact ground on 121.9.

Pilot: “Boeing Ground, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, at Flight Center, Vashon Departure, with information Victor.”

Boeing Ground (standard reply): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi to Runway 1 3 Right.

Pilot Response: “Taxi to 1 3 Right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Ground (if busy): Archer 7-7-Niner, standby.

Pilot Response: No response necessary.

Boeing Ground (if an aircraft is or will be approaching from the right or left): Archer 7-7-Niner, hold for a Learjet approaching from the right (or left), then taxi to Runway 1 3 Right.

Pilot Response: “Hold for the Learjet, taxi to 1 3 Right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Ground (if an aircraft is or will be taxiing in the opposite direction): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi to Runway 1 3 Right, stay to the right.”

Pilot Response: “Taxi to Runway 1 3 Right, stay to the right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

During taxi to the runway, you may encounter an aircraft approaching in the opposite direction.

Boeing Ground: Archer 7-7-Niner, stay to the right for a Mooney opposite direction. He’s going to Flight Center.

Pilot Response: “Staying to the right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Monitor the Ground Control Frequency while performing the run-up and avoid blocking any aircraft from taxing onto or off of the runway.

When run-up is complete, taxi and HOLD SHORT of the assigned runway while switching to the appropriate tower frequency, in this case 120.6 for the West (Long) Runway.

Pilot: “Boeing Tower, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner is holding short of Runway 1 3 Right, ready for takeoff, Vashon Departure.”

The tower will respond with one of three possibilities: continue to hold short, taxi into position and hold, or cleared for takeoff.

Boeing Tower (hold short): Archer 7-7-Niner, hold short, landing traffic.

Pilot Response: “Hold short, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Tower (position and hold): Archer 7-7-Niner, taxi into position and hold, Runway 1 3 Right.”

ALWAYS READBACK ANY CLEARANCE TO TAXI ONTO A RUNWAY WITH THE FULL RUNWAY NUMBER. ASK FOR CONFIRMATION IF ANY PART OF SUCH A CLEARANCE IS UNCLEAR. Anytime you taxi onto a runway turn on ALL LIGHTS AND THE TRANSPONDER to altitude mode.

Pilot:  “Taxi into position and hold, Runway 1 3 Right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Boeing Tower (takeoff); Archer 7-7-Niner, wind variable at 6, Runway 1 3 Right cleared for takeoff, Vashon Departure approved, traffic will be a helicopter in-bound from the west.”

The most important part of the above phrase is “…Runway 1 3 Right cleared for takeoff…” Be certain to understand this part and ask for confirmation if necessary. Be certain that you are on the correct runway, and that takeoff clearance has been given.

Pilot Response: “Cleared for takeoff Runway 1 3 Right, will be looking for the traffic, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

During the initial part of the departure, tower may have you extend your upwind leg (but do not continue your upwind beyond the airport boundary due to Sea-Tac surface Class B, say “Unable”), turn an early crosswind and may ask you to look for and/or follow (or pass behind) other traffic.

If traffic is spotted, then you report, “Traffic in sight for Archer 7-7-Niner.” If traffic is not seen then you report “Looking for traffic, Archer 7-7-Niner.” You continue to look for traffic until you both see and report the traffic or Boeing Tower reports that traffic is “no factor.” If there is any doubt as to the whereabouts of the traffic then you must ask Boeing Tower for an update on the traffic (example: “Boeing Tower, where is the traffic now for Archer 7-7-Niner?”)

After complaining with any traffic avoidance requests, and once you are well clear of the Boeing Class D airspace, you may switch frequencies or turn down the volume. On some occasions Boeing Tower may say “Archer 7-7-Niner, frequency change approved.”

You may also request a frequency change when leaving Boeing’s airspace (not required) or while inside Boeing’s airspace by saying “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner request frequency change.”

Runways: South Flow

Arrival Procedure: Vashon Arrival North of Reservoir (North Flow Equivalent- Vashon Arrival South of the Reservoir)

Reverse Procedure: Vashon Arrival

Obtain ATIS information before reaching Vashon Heights, on 127.75.

Pilot (over Vashon Heights): “Boeing Tower, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, over Vashon Heights, Vashon Arrival for full-stop landing with information Whiskey.”

Specify whether you plan to do touch-and-go landing practice or make a full-stop landing.

Boeing Tower: Archer 7-7-Niner, make right traffic (or downwind) for Runway 1 3 right, report the West Seattle Reservoir.

Pilot Response: “Right Traffic for Runway 1 3 Right, report the reservoir, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

The tower may also have you bypass a downwind and make an extended base. Tower will say: “Archer 7-7-Niner, enter a right base for Runway 1 3 Right, report crossing (some point)”

Upon reaching reservoir, notify tower that you are inbound for landing. Stay just to the north of reservoir to give separation to departing aircraft.

Pilot: “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner is at the reservoir, inbound.”

Boeing Tower (possible response): Archer 7-7-Niner, make a right downwind for Runway 1 3 Right, traffic on base is a Duchess.

Pilot Response: “Right downwind for 1 3 Right, traffic in sight, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

Traffic may also be on downwind to the right of your position in which case the tower may have you either go ahead of the traffic or behind it. In any case, always look for traffic whether the tower has advised of traffic or not. Respond appropriately with traffic requests from the tower and always ask for confirmation when uncertain.

Boeing Tower: Archer 7-7-Niner, cleared to land Runway 1 3 Right.

Never land or perform a touch-and-go unless the above phrase has been received and clearly understood. If you are on final and the tower has not cleared you to land or perform a touch-and-go, ask, “Boeing Tower, Archer 7-7-Niner, confirm cleared to land Runway 1 3 Right?” If the tower does not respond with the above phrase then execute a go around and notify tower “Archer 7-7-Niner is going around.” Check radios for proper operation.

Pilot Response: “Cleared to land, Runway 1 3 Right, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

If touch and goes are to be performed the tower may say “Archer 7-7-Niner, cleared to touch-and-go, Runway  1 3 Right, after touch-and-go make right closed traffic.”

Pilot Response: “Cleared to touch-and-go Runway 1 3 Right, make right closed traffic.”

During rollout the tower may say, “Archer 7-7-Niner, turn left at the next intersection hold short of Runway 1 3 Left, remain on my frequency.”

Pilot Response: “Left at the next intersection, holding short of 1 3 Left, remain on your frequency, Archer 7-7-Niner.”

DO NOT CROSS ANY RUNWAY UNLESS THE TOWER HAS SPECIFICALLY CLEARED YOU TO “CROSS” THE RUNWAY AND YOU HAVE READ SUCH A CLEARANCE BACK TO THE TOWER IN A CLEAR MANNER. Confirm any doubts you may have by asking the tower. Always activate ALL LIGHTS AND TRANSPONDER whenever you are operating on a runway.

Boeing Tower: Archer 7-7-Niner, cross Runway 1 3 Left, contact ground on point niner on the other side.

Pilot Response: “Cross Runway 1 3 Left, ground on 121.9, Archer 7-7-Niner, thanks.”

After completing the after-landing checklist and switching to the ground frequency of 121.9, contact Boeing Ground.

Pilot: “Boeing Ground, Archer 4-3-7-7-Niner, at Alpha 2, taxi to Flight Center.”

Ground control my respond with a request such as hold for the traffic passing, then follow it or pass behind it. You may also be alerted to traffic you may encounter along your taxi back and be told to stay to the right.

Boeing Ground: Archer 7-7-Niner, stay to the right side for a Skyhawk opposite direction, taxi to Flight Center.

Pilot Response: “Stay to the right, taxi to Flight Center, Archer 7-7-Niner.”