Originally Posted by
Arado 234
Like monitoring guard while on the taxiway or ramp? I had ask one skipper (with a certain guard rep) one day, if he'd monitored guard on his way to the airport. He didn't get it. Otherwise, nice guy to fly with.
Nothing nefarious there. My technique as an FO was to have 121.5 in the number two standby position. After leaving ramps freq, I’d put it in the active position and turn the volume way down, then forget about it until after landing.