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155 practice videos across 103 lessons at Paine Field. Each scenario has its own practice checkmark.

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  1. 001Class D departure, from parking — Direct departureWatch video 1 on YouTube
  2. 002Progressive taxi, one step at a timeWatch video 2 on YouTube
  3. 003Catch it. Correct it. Read it back.
  4. 004Student pilot. Say again, slower.
  5. 005Your first call: the radio check
  6. 006When the right response is to wait
  7. 007Class D arrival, all the way to parkingWatch video 7 on YouTube
  8. 008Traffic in sight. Full-stop landing. — Traffic in sightWatch video 8 on YouTube
  9. 009Requesting the optionWatch video 9 on YouTube
  10. 010Extend downwind. We’ll call your base.Watch video 10 on YouTube
  11. 011Go around. Then get resequenced.Watch video 11 on YouTube
  12. 012A new runway. A new landing plan.Watch video 12 on YouTube
  13. 013Requesting VFR flight following — ApprovedWatch video 13 on YouTube
  14. 014New frequency. Complete check-in.Watch video 14 on YouTube
  15. 015Ending radar serviceWatch video 15 on YouTube
  16. 016Changing plans for the weather — Own navigationWatch video 16 on YouTube
  17. 017Say again the frequency
  18. 018Unable. Here’s what we can do.
  19. 019Run-up and departure queueWatch video 19 on YouTube
  20. 020From ramp to ramp — Normal spacing · No go-aroundWatch video 20 on YouTube
  21. 021From ramp to ramp — Normal spacing · Go-aroundWatch video 21 on YouTube
  22. 022From ramp to ramp — Extended spacing · No go-aroundWatch video 22 on YouTube
  23. 023From ramp to ramp — Extended spacing · Go-aroundWatch video 23 on YouTube
  24. 024Traffic and pattern spacing — Heavy departureWatch video 24 on YouTube
  25. 025Traffic and pattern spacing — Slow runway exitWatch video 25 on YouTube
  26. 026Confirm the correct runway — Ask for clarificationWatch video 26 on YouTube
  27. 027Confirm the correct runway — Go-aroundWatch video 27 on YouTube
  28. 028Alpha One or Alpha Alpha — Alpha One entryWatch video 28 on YouTube
  29. 029Alpha One or Alpha Alpha — Alpha Alpha entryWatch video 29 on YouTube
  30. 030Two aircraft. Two traffic calls. — Traffic in sightWatch video 30 on YouTube
  31. 031Two aircraft. Two traffic calls. — Traffic not in sightWatch video 31 on YouTube
  32. 032From Tower to Ground — Contact Ground when clearWatch video 32 on YouTube
  33. 033From Tower to Ground — Remain with TowerWatch video 33 on YouTube
  34. 034From Tower to Ground — Report clear to TowerWatch video 34 on YouTube
  35. 035Morning touch-and-go limitsWatch video 35 on YouTube
  36. 036Arriving with the tower closed — No conflicting trafficWatch video 36 on YouTube
  37. 037Arriving with the tower closed — Converging trafficWatch video 37 on YouTube
  38. 038Takeoff clearance canceledWatch video 38 on YouTube
  39. 039Class D departure, from parking — Line up and waitWatch video 39 on YouTube
  40. 040When pattern work is unavailable — Depart the areaWatch video 40 on YouTube
  41. 041When pattern work is unavailable — WaitWatch video 41 on YouTube
  42. 042Your assigned departure turnWatch video 42 on YouTube
  43. 043Give way. Then resume taxi.Watch video 43 on YouTube
  44. 044Unsure of your taxi positionWatch video 44 on YouTube
  45. 045Rejecting the takeoffWatch video 45 on YouTube
  46. 046Not ready for departureWatch video 46 on YouTube
  47. 047Cancel departure. Taxi back.Watch video 47 on YouTube
  48. 048Requesting more wake spacingWatch video 48 on YouTube
  49. 049Continue approach — Go-aroundWatch video 49 on YouTube
  50. 050Continue approach — Landing clearance followsWatch video 50 on YouTube
  51. 051Wait for the crosswind callWatch video 51 on YouTube
  52. 052Confirm your landing clearanceWatch video 52 on YouTube
  53. 053A low approachWatch video 53 on YouTube
  54. 054Heavy traffic next doorWatch video 54 on YouTube
  55. 055A 360 or more spacing — AcceptWatch video 55 on YouTube
  56. 056A 360 or more spacing — UnableWatch video 56 on YouTube
  57. 057Leaving the traffic pattern — ApprovedWatch video 57 on YouTube
  58. 058Leaving the traffic pattern — DelayedWatch video 58 on YouTube
  59. 059Traffic in sight. Full-stop landing. — Traffic not in sightWatch video 59 on YouTube
  60. 060Requesting a stop-and-go — ApprovedWatch video 60 on YouTube
  61. 061Requesting a stop-and-go — UnableWatch video 61 on YouTube
  62. 062Your decision to go aroundWatch video 62 on YouTube
  63. 063A new place in the sequence — Traffic in sightWatch video 63 on YouTube
  64. 064A new place in the sequence — Traffic not in sightWatch video 64 on YouTube
  65. 065Accept or decline a short approach — AcceptWatch video 65 on YouTube
  66. 066Accept or decline a short approach — UnableWatch video 66 on YouTube
  67. 067Requesting a touch-and-go — ApprovedWatch video 67 on YouTube
  68. 068Requesting a touch-and-go — Full-stop alternativeWatch video 68 on YouTube
  69. 069Traffic no longer in sightWatch video 69 on YouTube
  70. 070Check the wind. Decide. — ContinueWatch video 70 on YouTube
  71. 071Check the wind. Decide. — Go-aroundWatch video 71 on YouTube
  72. 072Joining the pattern — Base entryWatch video 72 on YouTube
  73. 073Joining the pattern — Downwind entryWatch video 73 on YouTube
  74. 074Joining the pattern — Straight-in entryWatch video 74 on YouTube
  75. 075A new ATIS codeWatch video 75 on YouTube
  76. 076Birds on approach — ContinueWatch video 76 on YouTube
  77. 077Birds on approach — Go-aroundWatch video 77 on YouTube
  78. 078Unable that runway exitWatch video 78 on YouTube
  79. 079Arriving without full ATIS — Have the numbersWatch video 79 on YouTube
  80. 080Arriving without full ATIS — No ATISWatch video 80 on YouTube
  81. 081The runway is closed — DivertWatch video 81 on YouTube
  82. 082The runway is closed — WaitWatch video 82 on YouTube
  83. 083A local flight and return — Base entry · Traffic in sightWatch video 83 on YouTube
  84. 084A local flight and return — Base entry · Traffic not in sightWatch video 84 on YouTube
  85. 085A local flight and return — Downwind entry · Traffic in sightWatch video 85 on YouTube
  86. 086A local flight and return — Downwind entry · Traffic not in sightWatch video 86 on YouTube
  87. 087A local flight and return — Straight-in entry · Traffic in sightWatch video 87 on YouTube
  88. 088A local flight and return — Straight-in entry · Traffic not in sightWatch video 88 on YouTube
  89. 089A precautionary return — Base entryWatch video 89 on YouTube
  90. 090A precautionary return — Downwind entryWatch video 90 on YouTube
  91. 091A precautionary return — Straight-in entryWatch video 91 on YouTube
  92. 092Changing your destinationWatch video 92 on YouTube
  93. 093Working through your radar request — ApprovedWatch video 93 on YouTube
  94. 094Working through your radar request — DelayedWatch video 94 on YouTube
  95. 095Working through your radar request — Service unavailableWatch video 95 on YouTube
  96. 096Requesting VFR flight following — DelayedWatch video 96 on YouTube
  97. 097Requesting VFR flight following — DeniedWatch video 97 on YouTube
  98. 098Unsure of your positionWatch video 98 on YouTube
  99. 099Verify your altitude — Altitude discrepancyWatch video 99 on YouTube
  100. 100Verify your altitude — Altitude matchesWatch video 100 on YouTube
  101. 101Radar contact lost — Contact restoredWatch video 101 on YouTube
  102. 102Radar contact lost — Service terminatedWatch video 102 on YouTube
  103. 103Squawk identWatch video 103 on YouTube
  104. 104Requesting a new altitude — ApprovedWatch video 104 on YouTube
  105. 105Requesting a new altitude — DelayedWatch video 105 on YouTube
  106. 106A vector or unable — AcceptWatch video 106 on YouTube
  107. 107A vector or unable — UnableWatch video 107 on YouTube
  108. 108Requesting Bravo clearance — ApprovedWatch video 108 on YouTube
  109. 109Requesting Bravo clearance — DelayedWatch video 109 on YouTube
  110. 110Requesting Bravo clearance — DeniedWatch video 110 on YouTube
  111. 111Through the Delta — ApprovedWatch video 111 on YouTube
  112. 112Through the Delta — Remain outsideWatch video 112 on YouTube
  113. 113Amending your flight planWatch video 113 on YouTube
  114. 114An en route weather update — Deteriorating weatherWatch video 114 on YouTube
  115. 115An en route weather update — Favorable weatherWatch video 115 on YouTube
  116. 116Giving a pilot report — Pilot-initiated reportWatch video 116 on YouTube
  117. 117Giving a pilot report — Requested reportWatch video 117 on YouTube
  118. 118Your PIREP, in detail — Cloud basesWatch video 118 on YouTube
  119. 119Your PIREP, in detail — TurbulenceWatch video 119 on YouTube
  120. 120Closing your flight planWatch video 120 on YouTube
  121. 121Opening your flight planWatch video 121 on YouTube
  122. 122Requesting a weather deviation — Alternative offeredWatch video 122 on YouTube
  123. 123Requesting a weather deviation — ApprovedWatch video 123 on YouTube
  124. 124Requesting a weather deviation — DeniedWatch video 124 on YouTube
  125. 125Changing plans for the weather — Radar vectorsWatch video 125 on YouTube
  126. 126When Tower says “say again”Watch video 126 on YouTube
  127. 127A busy frequency
  128. 128No reply on the new frequency
  129. 129Monitor or contact
  130. 130Repeat just the missing part — Repeat the altitude
  131. 131Repeat just the missing part — Repeat the heading
  132. 132That call was for someone else
  133. 133Say again the taxi route
  134. 134Charging System Indications Abnormal
  135. 135Braking Problem After Landing
  136. 136Suspected Carbon Monoxide Exposure
  137. 137Door Ajar in Flight
  138. 138Emergency follow-up information — Medical emergency
  139. 139Emergency follow-up information — Rough engine
  140. 140Engine Power Lost
  141. 141Fuel Emergency
  142. 142Possible Hypoxia at Altitude
  143. 143Minimum Fuel Advisory
  144. 144Low Oil Pressure Indication
  145. 145Passenger Medical Emergency
  146. 146Radio Reception Lost
  147. 147Rough Running Engine
  148. 148Smoke in the Cockpit
  149. 149All Voice Radio Communication Lost
  150. 150Radio Transmission Lost
  151. 151Transponder Malfunction
  152. 152Unreliable Airspeed Indication
  153. 153Flaps Fail to Extend
  154. 154Uneven Fuel Indications
  155. 155Uncommanded Trim Movement

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