On December 9th, I hosted a live session on my YouTube channel, The Virtual Aviator, where I showcased the Fenix Simulations Airbus A321 in Microsoft Flight Simulator. This session was all about exploring the aircraft’s advanced systems and immersing ourselves in realistic ATC communication using SayIntentions.
Why the Fenix A321?
The A321 is a powerful extension of the Airbus family, and Fenix Simulations has done an incredible job replicating its systems with depth and accuracy. From flight deck logic to navigation displays, the aircraft offers a highly authentic experience for simmers who want to push beyond the basics.
ATC with SayIntentions
To elevate realism, I used SayIntentions, an AI-powered ATC communication tool. It allowed me to interact naturally with air traffic control, making the session feel closer to a real-world flight. Instead of scripted menu options, SayIntentions provided dynamic, voice-driven exchanges that matched the flow of the flight.
ATC Communication Script
For those who want to follow along or practice, I’ve included the ATC communication script used during the session in this article. This script covers the key phases of the flight:
By studying and practicing with this script, you can replicate the same ATC flow I demonstrated live, whether you’re flying the A321 or another aircraft in your simulator.
Watch the Live Session
If you missed the stream, you can catch the full replay on my YouTube channel. It’s a great way to see the Fenix A321 in action and hear how SayIntentions transforms ATC communication.
ATIS
- QNH: 1021
- Temperature: 17 Degrees Celsius
- Wind: Calm
- Transition Level: FL 140
- Information: Tango
ATC Communication Transcript
Clearance Delivery 121.7
SV721: King Khalid Clearance, Saudia 721, IFR to Doha Information Tango
King Khalid Clearance: Saudia 721, information Tango is correct, cleared to Doha, after departure fly radar vector KINIB then as filed, departure runway 33R, initial climb to 5,000, departure on 119.75, sqwak 4243
SV 721: Cleared to Doha, after departure fly radar vector KINIB then as filed, departure runway 33R, initial climb to 5,000 feet, departure frequency 119.75, sqwak 4243, Saudia 721
King Khalid Clearance: Saudia 721 readback correct, contact ground on 121.6 when ready
SV 721: Contact ground on 121.6 when ready, Saudia 721
Ground 121.6
Saudia 721: King Khalid Ground, Saudia 721, requesting pushback and engine start
King Khalid Ground: Saudia 721, pushback and engine start approved, face south-east
Saudia 721: Face south-east, Saudia 721
Saudia 721: King Khalid Ground, Saudia 721, requesting taxi to the runway
King Khalid Ground: Saudia 721, Runway 33R, taxi via Delta Victor Golf
King Khalid Ground: Saudia 721, contact tower on 118.6, take care
Saudia 721: Contact tower on 118.6, Saudia 721
Tower 118.6
Saudia 721: King Khalid Tower, Saudia 721, requesting departure, holding short of Runway 33R
King Khalid Tower: Saudia 721, no delay A320 on a 8 mile final runway 33R, winds calm, cleared for take off
Saudia 721: Cleared for take off, no delay, runway 33R, Saudia 721
Saudia 721: Contact Departure, Saudia 721
King Khalid Departure
Saudia 721: King Khalid Departure, passing 3,000 for 5,000, Saudia 721
King Khalid Departure: Saudia 721, Riyadh Final Approach, radar contact, climb 5,000, turn right heading 070 vectors to KINIB then as filed,
Saudia 721: Turn right heading 070, vectors to KINIB then as filed, Saudia 721
King Khalid Departure: Saudia 721, Riyadh Final Approach, contact Riyadh control on 124.1
Saudia 721: Contact Riyadh Control on 124.1, Saudia 721
Handover 124.1
Saudia 721: Riyadh Control, Saudia 721, passing 3,000 for 5,000
Riyadh Control: Saudia 721, Riyadh Control, identified, QNH 1020
Saudia 721: QNH 1020, Saudia 721
Riyadh Control: Saudia 721, direct KINIB then as filed
Saudia 721: Direct to KINIB then as filed, Saudia 721
Riyadh Control: Saudia 721, expect ORLE1L arrival, I’ll have you descending in about 20 minutes
Saudia 721: Expect the ORLE1L I will let oyu know when I am ready to start the descent, Saudia 721
Saudia 721: Riyadh Control, Saudia 721, can you also confirm the runway for approach
Riyadh Control: Saudia 721, runways 34R and 34L are active, cleared for ILS runway 34R
Saudia 721: Cleared for ILS runway 34R, Saudia 721
Riyadh Control: Saudia 721, contact Jeddah Control on 133.8
Saudia 721: Contact Jeddah Control on 133.8, Saudia 721
Saudia 721: Jeddah Control, Saudia 721, passing 29,000 for 31,000
Jeddah Control: Saudia 721, identified, good morning
Descent
Saudia 721: Jeddah Control, Saudia 721, ready to start the descent
Jeddah Control: Saudia 721, cleared via ORLE1L into Hamad, at your discretion descent altitude 3,000
Saudia 721: Cleared via ORLE1L into Hamad, descent altitude 3,000, Saudia 721
Jeddah Control: Saudia 721, contact Riyadh Control on 132.25
Saudia 721: Contact Riyadh Control on 132.25, Saudia 721
Saudia 721: Riyadh Control, Saudia 721, passing 27,000 for 31,000
Riyadh Control: Saudia 721, identified
Riyadh Control: Saudia 721, Riyadh Control, contact Doha Approach on 119.725
Approach 119.725
Saudia 721: Doha Approach, Saudia 721, passing 14,000 for 3,000
Doha Approach: Saudia 721, Doha Approach, identified good morning, expect the ILS runway 34R approach into Hamad
Saudia 721: Expect the ILS runway 34R approach into Hamad, Saudia 721
Doha Approach: Saudia 721, turn right heading 180 vectors for the ILS runway 34R approach
Saudia 721: Turn right heading 180 vestors for the ILS runway 34R approach
Doha Approach: Saudia 721, turn left heading 065
Saudia 721: Turn left heading 065, Saudia 721
Doha Approach: Saudia 721, proceed direct LADSO, descent altitude 2,500 until established on the localizer, cleared for the ILS runway 34R approach
Saudia 721: Proceed direct LADSO, descent altitude 2,500 until established on the localizer, cleared for the ILS runway 34R approach, Saudia 721
Doha Approach: Saudia 721, contact Hamad tower on 118.025
Saudia 721: Contact Hamad tower on 118.025
Tower 118.025
Saudia 721: Hamad Tower, Saudia 721, at 2,500
Hamad Tower: Saudia 721, Hamad Tower, continue approach for ILS runway 36R
Saudia 721: Continue approach for ILS runway 34R, Saudia 721
Hamad Tower: Saudia 721, wind 080 at 8, runway 34R cleared to land
Saudia 721: Wind 080 at 8, cleared to land, Saudia 721
Hamad Tower: Saudia 721, welcome to Hamad, contact ground on 120.225
Saudia 721: Contact ground on 120.225, Saudia 721
Saudia 721: Hamad Ground, Saudia 721, requesting taxi to the gates
Hamad Ground: Saudia 721, taxi to concourse B gate 2 via Alpha-4 Bravo Alpha-3 Echo-1 Delta Echo, have a good day
Saudia 721: Taxi to concourse B gate 2 via Alpha-4 Bravo Alpha-3 Echo-1 Delta Echo, Saudia 721
