Aviation Communication Guidelines

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which Q code represents TRUE BEARING from a station?

QUJ

QTE (correct)

QFE

QDR

What is the correct abbreviation for the call sign CHEROKEE XY-ABC?

CHEROKEE BC (correct)

XY-BC

ABC

CHEROKEE XY-BC

What defines a DISTRESS condition?

Imminent danger requiring immediate assistance. (correct)

Hijacking of the aircraft.

The aircraft has crashed.

Concern for the safety of the aircraft without immediate need.

Which phrase should precede an URGENCY message?

Pan Pan Pan Signup and view all the answers

The Q code that indicates height is based on:

QFE Signup and view all the answers

Where can ATIS frequencies typically be found?

Discrete VHF or VOR frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct call from an aircraft for a missed approach?

GOING AROUND Signup and view all the answers

When asking for a repeat of a message, what should you say?

SAY AGAIN Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken in addition to squawking 7600?

Return to the current flight plan route in the most direct manner Signup and view all the answers

How would an altitude of 13,500 ft be spoken?

ONE THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FEET Signup and view all the answers

What information cannot be left out from a position report?

Call sign, Position and Time Signup and view all the answers

What is the call sign suffix for an airfield without radar?

APPROACH Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase “BRAKING COEFFICIENT 20” from ATC indicate?

poor Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'CTR' stand for?

Control Zone Signup and view all the answers

What does the call sign 'GROUND' indicate?

Control of surface vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Which term indicates an aircraft is in a state of urgency?

Pan Pan Signup and view all the answers

What does the instruction 'ORBIT' require from an aircraft?

Conduct 360-degree turns Signup and view all the answers

What type of time is used in aeronautical communications?

Universal Coordinated Time Signup and view all the answers

What does a message of 'READABILITY 3' indicate?

Readable but with difficulty Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'DISREGARD' mean in aviation communication?

Ignore the previous transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions should be taken in response to the instruction 'HOLD SHORT AT RUNWAY'?

Stop before the runway Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'CORRECTION' indicate in aviation communication?

Message contains an error Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a pilot's transponder is unserviceable before IFR departure?

Pilot may proceed with permission Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation relates to aerodrome flight information service?

AFIS Signup and view all the answers

What is the response to a general call from ATC?

No response necessary Signup and view all the answers

Which instruction signifies immediate action to abandon take-off?

STOP IMMEDIATELY Signup and view all the answers

How would 'CHECK' be interpreted by an aircraft?

Examine systems or procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct call sign for a station controlling surface vehicles in the manoeuvring area?

GROUND Signup and view all the answers

What instruction from ATC means that an aircraft must perform 360 degree turns?

ORBIT Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly defines a clearance limit?

The specific point for which ATC clearance applies. Signup and view all the answers

What does the message 'READABILITY 3' indicate about a communication?

Readable but with difficulty. Signup and view all the answers

In aeronautical communications, what is the standard time reference used?

UTC Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation AFIS stand for?

Aerodrome Flight Information Service Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'STANDBY' generally imply in aviation communication?

Wait and I will call you. Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate response to the instruction 'HOLD SHORT AT RUNWAY'?

HOLDING SHORT Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when a message needs repeating due to its importance?

Repeating the message. Signup and view all the answers

What is the action required when an aircraft receives an instruction to 'ABORT ABORT'?

Cease takeoff immediately. Signup and view all the answers

What should you not omit when reporting a frequency?

The word 'DECIMAL' Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate response when an ATC instructs you to 'RESET SQUAWK'?

Reselect the numbers on the control unit Signup and view all the answers

If unable to contact a station on a designated frequency, what should your first action be?

Try another appropriate frequency Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following signals is indicated by squawking 7600?

Loss of communications Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum content needed in a readback of the message 'CHANGE FREQUENCY TO STEPHENVILLE TOWER 118.7'?

118.7 X-CD Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct terminology to use when requesting that a message be repeated?

SAY AGAIN Signup and view all the answers

The proper way to identify the urgency of a message is to begin with:

Pan Pan Pan Signup and view all the answers

Which Q code is used to indicate that height is being referenced?

QFE Signup and view all the answers

When is the word 'DECIMAL' allowed to be omitted in frequency reporting?

When there is no likelihood of confusion Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

### Abbreviations and Q Codes

CHEROKEE XY-ABC is abbreviated as CHEROKEE BC, focusing on the aircraft's identification
The Q code for TRUE BEARING from a station is QTE
The abbreviation for a control zone is CTR

Aircraft Distress and Urgency

When an aircraft is in imminent danger and requires immediate assistance, it's considered a DISTRESS condition
The words preceding an URGENCY message should be "Pan Pan Pan" (repeated three times)
An URGENCY message indicates a concern about an aircraft, vehicle, or person on board, but doesn't require immediate assistance.

### Transponder Codes

The selection of code 7600 on a transponder indicates a loss of communications.
To reset the transponder, you should reselect the numbers on the control unit.

### ATC Communications

When asking for a repeat of a message, say "SAY AGAIN."
The word "DECIMAL" can never be omitted when reporting a frequency.
The message "READABILITY 3" means that your transmission is readable but with difficulty.
"AFFIRMATIVE" is used to say "yes" and "STANDBY" means "wait and I will call you."
The correct reply to the instruction "HOLD SHORT AT RUNWAY" is "HOLDING SHORT."
The term "DISREGARD" means "ignore."
The message "CHECK" to an aircraft means to examine a system or procedure.
The term "CORRECTION" is used when an error has been made in the transmission and the correct version is provided.
The response to a general call from ATC is to give no response.

### IFR Flight Procedures

If a transponder is unserviceable before an IFR departure, the pilot may proceed with the flight with ATC permission.
Following a communication failure, aim to leave the hold at the EAT or ETA (estimated arrival time).

### Other Key Information

The frequency on which ATIS can be found is a discrete VHF or VOR frequency.
The call from an aircraft for a missed approach is "GOING AROUND."
In aeronautical communications, the time is always UTC (Universal Time Coordinated).
When making a blind transmission, transmit the message twice.
The full range of VHF frequencies used for communications is 118.0 to 136.975 MHz.
Altitude is read as "ONE THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FEET" for 13,500 feet.
The instruction "MONITOR" means to listen out on the specified frequency.

Aircraft Communications Abbreviation

CHEROKEE XY-ABC is abbreviated to CHEROKEE BC

Q Codes

QDR - magnetic bearing from a station
QFE - height above aerodrome level
QUJ - height above sea level
QTE - true bearing from a station

Distress and Urgency

DISTRESS - the aircraft is in imminent danger and requires immediate assistance
URGENCY - concern for the safety of the aircraft or a person on board or other vehicle, but there is no need for immediate assistance
Pan Pan Pan - precedes urgency message
Mayday Mayday Mayday - precedes distress message

ATIS

ATIS - automatic terminal information service
ATIS is transmitted on a discrete VHF or VOR frequency

Aircraft Communications

OVERSHOOTING, TOUCH AND GO, GOING AROUND, ABORTING - are all used to communicate the aircraft's intention (e.g., missed approach)
SAY AGAIN - used when requesting a repeat of a message.
DECIMAL - never ommited when reporting a frequency
RESET SQUAWK - reselect the numbers on the control unit
READABILITY 3 - means readable but with difficulty
AFFIRMATIVE - the phrase used to say "yes"
STANDBY - used by ATC to tell the pilot to wait
HOLD SHORT AT RUNWAY - the correct reply is HOLDING SHORT
CHECK - ATC asks the pilot to examine a system or procedure
LINE UP - has the same priority as “TAXI TO HOLDING POINT RUNWAY 20”
CANCEL TAKE-OFF - the instruction from ATC to an aircraft to abandon its take-off includes the phrase STOP IMMEDIATELY
CORRECTION - used when an error has been made in the transmission and the correct version is to be given
DISREGARD - means ignore
WORK IN PROGRESS ON TAXIWAY - the highest priority - eg. Clear to land and Mayday
General calls from ATC - the aircraft should give no response

Flight Information Service

AFIS - aerodrome flight information service
VHF Frequency range - 118.0 to 136.975 MHz

IFR Departures

If a transponder is unserviceable before an IFR departure, then the pilot may proceed with the flight with ATC permission.

Communications Failure

In the event of communications failure, the aircraft should aim to leave the hold within 10 minutes of the EAT or ETA

Clearance Limit

the point to which aircraft is granted ATC clearance

Other

ATC - Air Traffic Control
UTC - Coordinated Universal Time
EAT - Estimated Arrival Time
ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival
VOR - VHF Omnidirectional Range
VHF - very-high frequency

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your knowledge on aviation communication, including abbreviations, distress signals, transponder codes, and ATC communications. This quiz covers essential terms and procedures that are crucial for pilots and air traffic controllers alike.