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CAP 413 Radiotelephony Manual

Chapter 4 Page 37

NOTE 1: The phrase 'Deck available (for landing)' replaces the previously used

phrase, 'Deck is clear for landing', in order to avoid any possible confusion

with a landing clearance that may be issued by an Air Traffic Control unit.

For operational purposes, the two terms should be considered to have the

same meaning.

(Offshore station callsign) (Aircraft

callsign) Beacon outbound (this

indicates the pilot is using the NDB

as a navigational aid to take him

from overhead to a point where he

can safely descend below cloud and

return under visual conditions to the

helideck)

(Aircraft callsign) (Offshore station callsign) Roger

(Offshore station callsign) (Aircraft

callsign) Is the deck available for

landing?

(Aircraft callsign) (Offshore station callsign) Affirm

Deck available (for landing) or Deck obstructed,

expect (number) minutes delay, or Deck closed due

to (reason), expect (number) minutes delay

Note: Transmission of 'for landing' is optional

(Offshore station callsign) (Aircraft

callsign) Ready for departure

(Aircraft callsign) (Offshore station callsign) Roger

(or pass relevant information)

(Offshore station callsign) (Aircraft

callsign) Departing

(Aircraft callsign) (Offshore station callsign) Roger

(Offshore station callsign) (Aircraft

callsign) Switch off the NDB

(Aircraft callsign) (Offshore station callsign) Wilco

(Offshore station callsign) (Aircraft

callsign) Radio contact with (ATS

Unit), close down the Flight Watch

(Aircraft callsign) (Offshore station callsign) Closing

down Flight Watch

Additionally the following are applicable to vessels: