New User - Question after first few flights
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:22 pm
Hi!
I just registered and started using PE. Wish I had done this a long time ago (instead of trying to get VATSIM to work properly) - it's *so* much more realistic! My only criticism so far is hearing constant ATC chatter from distant airports. But I understand the model, and realize that's a small price to pay for what we get. (EDIT: Reading further into the forum I realize this is actually a feature that was introduced relatively recently. I'm sure it will just take time to get used to; now I think I understand the rationale behind the repeaters / combined freqs).
My question is regarding a recent (CAT2) rating attempt and subsequent failure. The flight and Class D clearance and approach went fine. But when I had the airfield in view I realized was way too high so I initiated a go-around. ATC was busy at another airport, so I didn't have an opportunity to notify the controller right away. But he shortly contacted me, stated that he noticed I wasn't in the intended location, and told me he wouldn't be able to pass me for the C2 attempt.
I don't mind this at all. I'm also training for Private Pilot, and using PE as a way to get better at communicating. But in this scenario - did I do anything wrong? Should I have stated my go-around intent even though the frequency was busy?
Thanks again PilotEdge for such an awesome product!
-bk
I just registered and started using PE. Wish I had done this a long time ago (instead of trying to get VATSIM to work properly) - it's *so* much more realistic! My only criticism so far is hearing constant ATC chatter from distant airports. But I understand the model, and realize that's a small price to pay for what we get. (EDIT: Reading further into the forum I realize this is actually a feature that was introduced relatively recently. I'm sure it will just take time to get used to; now I think I understand the rationale behind the repeaters / combined freqs).
My question is regarding a recent (CAT2) rating attempt and subsequent failure. The flight and Class D clearance and approach went fine. But when I had the airfield in view I realized was way too high so I initiated a go-around. ATC was busy at another airport, so I didn't have an opportunity to notify the controller right away. But he shortly contacted me, stated that he noticed I wasn't in the intended location, and told me he wouldn't be able to pass me for the C2 attempt.
I don't mind this at all. I'm also training for Private Pilot, and using PE as a way to get better at communicating. But in this scenario - did I do anything wrong? Should I have stated my go-around intent even though the frequency was busy?
Thanks again PilotEdge for such an awesome product!
-bk