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Which abbreviation represents a control zone in aviation?
Which abbreviation represents a control zone in aviation?
What does the instruction “ORBIT” from ATC entail?
What does the instruction “ORBIT” from ATC entail?
If you receive the message 'READABILITY 3', how would you interpret this?
If you receive the message 'READABILITY 3', how would you interpret this?
The Q code used for the magnetic bearing from a station is designated as?
The Q code used for the magnetic bearing from a station is designated as?
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The correct response for the instruction to 'HOLD SHORT AT RUNWAY' is?
The correct response for the instruction to 'HOLD SHORT AT RUNWAY' is?
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What is the correct readback for the frequency 123.725 on 25 kHz spacing?
What is the correct readback for the frequency 123.725 on 25 kHz spacing?
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Which phrase is used to express agreement or affirmation in communications?
Which phrase is used to express agreement or affirmation in communications?
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What does the abbreviation AFIS stand for?
What does the abbreviation AFIS stand for?
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What is the maximum distance for strong VHF reception over flat terrain at FL140?
What is the maximum distance for strong VHF reception over flat terrain at FL140?
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Which frequency should be used for the first transmission of an urgency call?
Which frequency should be used for the first transmission of an urgency call?
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What is considered an international emergency frequency?
What is considered an international emergency frequency?
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Which air traffic service is responsible for the control of local traffic, take-offs, and landings at an airport?
Which air traffic service is responsible for the control of local traffic, take-offs, and landings at an airport?
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Is it mandatory to read back an ATC route clearance?
Is it mandatory to read back an ATC route clearance?
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What does 'READABILITY 4' indicate on the readability scale?
What does 'READABILITY 4' indicate on the readability scale?
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What does QTE represent in aviation communication?
What does QTE represent in aviation communication?
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Which signal should an aircraft in urgency send via radiotelephony?
Which signal should an aircraft in urgency send via radiotelephony?
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What is the Q-code used to report altitude?
What is the Q-code used to report altitude?
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In aviation terminology, what does the term 'BROADCAST' refer to?
In aviation terminology, what does the term 'BROADCAST' refer to?
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What action should a pilot take upon hearing an urgency message?
What action should a pilot take upon hearing an urgency message?
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Which HF frequency bands are typically used for aviation?
Which HF frequency bands are typically used for aviation?
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What does 'SQUAWK IDENT' instruct a pilot to do?
What does 'SQUAWK IDENT' instruct a pilot to do?
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What type of message does a FLIGHT REGULARITY message primarily contain?
What type of message does a FLIGHT REGULARITY message primarily contain?
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Under what condition can a pilot abbreviate the aircraft radio call sign?
Under what condition can a pilot abbreviate the aircraft radio call sign?
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How should Fastair 345 advise RADAR that it is not equipped for 8.33 KHz?
How should Fastair 345 advise RADAR that it is not equipped for 8.33 KHz?
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What is the correct phrase a pilot should use when all attempts to establish radio contact with a ground station fail?
What is the correct phrase a pilot should use when all attempts to establish radio contact with a ground station fail?
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When the term 'OVERCAST' is reported in a METAR, how much of the sky is covered by clouds?
When the term 'OVERCAST' is reported in a METAR, how much of the sky is covered by clouds?
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What does the abbreviation 'H24' signify in aviation communication?
What does the abbreviation 'H24' signify in aviation communication?
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What is the initial message for an aircraft in a protected medical transportation flight?
What is the initial message for an aircraft in a protected medical transportation flight?
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How should the frequency 120.375 MHz be correctly transmitted?
How should the frequency 120.375 MHz be correctly transmitted?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'FRICTION COEFFICIENT 35' in terms of braking action?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'FRICTION COEFFICIENT 35' in terms of braking action?
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What does the term 'AIR-GROUND COMMUNICATION' mean?
What does the term 'AIR-GROUND COMMUNICATION' mean?
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What does the term 'BROKEN' refer to when mentioned in a METAR report?
What does the term 'BROKEN' refer to when mentioned in a METAR report?
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What is the correct way to transmit the number 3 500 when indicating altitude?
What is the correct way to transmit the number 3 500 when indicating altitude?
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Which radiotelephony call sign indicates approach control radar departures?
Which radiotelephony call sign indicates approach control radar departures?
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What does the instruction 'FAST AIR 345 STANDBY 118.9 FOR TOWER' mean?
What does the instruction 'FAST AIR 345 STANDBY 118.9 FOR TOWER' mean?
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What is the correct way of spelling out HB-FRO in a radio message?
What is the correct way of spelling out HB-FRO in a radio message?
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What is the priority of the instruction 'TAXI TO RUNWAY 05' compared to 'LINE-UP RUNWAY 07 AND WAIT'?
What is the priority of the instruction 'TAXI TO RUNWAY 05' compared to 'LINE-UP RUNWAY 07 AND WAIT'?
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How is the time '1400 UTC' transmitted?
How is the time '1400 UTC' transmitted?
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On the readability scale, what does 'READABILITY 2' indicate?
On the readability scale, what does 'READABILITY 2' indicate?
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What does QTE mean?
What does QTE mean?
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Study Notes
Q Codes
- QDM is the magnetic heading to a station
- QDR is the magnetic bearing from a station
- QTE is the true bearing from the station
- QNH is the altimeter setting for a particular airport
Aviation Communication
- ATC is Air Traffic Control
- CTR is the abbreviation for a Control Zone
- Mayday is the distress call meaning imminent danger
- Pan Pan is the urgency call
- Urgency indicates an urgent situation but not imminent danger
- Distress is the situation of any aircraft in imminent danger
Ground Services
- GROUND is the call sign for a station controlling surface vehicles in the maneuvering area
- TOWER is the call sign for a station controlling takeoffs and landings at an airport
- CLEARANCE is the call sign for a station issuing taxi and takeoff instructions
- APRON is the call sign for a station that controls aircraft maneuvering on the apron
VHF Frequencies
- 118.0 to 136.975 MHz are the VHF frequencies for communications
- 121.5 MHz is the international emergency frequency
ATC Instructions
- ORBIT means to continue with 360-degree turns
- HOLD SHORT means to stop at the hold short line
- LINE UP means to line up on runway
- READABILITY 3 means readable with difficulty
- READABILITY 4 means readable
- AFFIRMATIVE is a way of saying "yes"
- ROGER means acknowledgement of a message
- WILCO means understood and will comply with instructions
Communication Procedures
- Stand by means wait and I will call.
- Blind transmission refers to a transmission of messages relating to en route weather information which may affect the safety of aircraft operations
- Flight regularity messages concern aircraft servicing
- The abbreviation AFIS stands for Aerodrome Flight Information Service, this is a service that provides pilots with information about the aerodrome and its surrounding areas
- The initial message for an aircraft in a protected medical transportation flight is PAN PAN MEDICAL.
- The correct way of transmitting the number 3 500 when indicating an altitude or a height is Three thousand five hundred.
- Good microphone technique uses a normal conversation tone, speak clearly and distinctly.
- The instruction FAST AIR 345 STANDBY 118.9 FOR TOWER means Fastair 345 should listen on frequency 118.9 on which TOWER will initiate further communications.
Transponder Codes
- SQUAWK IDENT means to select the SSR transponder "special position identification" feature
- 7700 is the transponder code for radio communication failure
Terminology
- Broadcast is a transmission of information relating to air navigation that is not addressed to a specific station or stations
- The term "AIR-GROUND COMMUNICATION" means two-way communication between aircraft and stations or locations on the surface of the Earth.
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Test your knowledge on key aviation communication terms and Q codes. This quiz covers essential abbreviations, distress signals, and frequency ranges crucial for pilots and air traffic controllers. Enhance your understanding of ground services and flight navigation.
