Aircraft Call Signs

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How would the call sign 'N123AB' be pronounced in aviation terms?

  • Bravo Alpha One-Two-Three-November
  • Cessna One-Two-Three-Alpha-Bravo
  • Alpha Bravo One-Two-Three-November
  • November One-Two-Three-Alpha-Bravo (correct)

What is used in the call sign for a heavier general aviation aircraft?

  • Company name
  • Aircraft model (correct)
  • Manufacturer's name
  • Flight number

What would be the call sign for Southwest Airlines flight 711?

  • Southwest Seven-Eleven
  • Southwest Flight Seven-One-One
  • Southwest Seven-One-One (correct)
  • Southwest Seven Hundred Eleven

Why is it important for a remote pilot to understand aviation language?

<p>To ensure safety in the NAS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used by British Airways in their call signs?

<p>Speedbird (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should a remote pilot communicate with other aircraft?

<p>During emergency situations only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a UA pilot to understand aviation language?

<p>To aid in situational awareness when operating in the NAS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What resource can assist a pilot in understanding standard radio terminology?

<p>The Pilot/Controller Glossary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for pilots operating at an airport without an operating control tower?

<p>Maintaining alertness and looking for other traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the phonetic alphabet in radio communications?

<p>To identify aircraft (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to a pilot's ability to operate safely and efficiently in the airspace system?

<p>Understanding proper radio procedures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of understanding aviation language for UA pilots?

<p>Enhanced situational awareness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason a remote pilot should always look for other aircraft in the area?

<p>To use a radio for an extra layer of situational awareness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a remote pilot having a radio that can monitor the appropriate frequencies in the area?

<p>To monitor the radio communications of manned aircraft in the area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a remote pilot refrain from doing unless there is an emergency situation?

<p>Transmitting over any active aviation frequency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique to each aircraft registered in the United States?

<p>Registration number, or 'N' number (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a good operating practice for a remote pilot to follow when operating in the vicinity of an airport?

<p>Have a radio that can monitor the appropriate frequencies in the area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a remote pilot to understand radio communications of manned aircraft in the area?

<p>To provide an extra layer of situational awareness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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