Aviation Communication Quiz

Questions and Answers

In the event of a radio failure, which transponder setting should be used?

7500

7600 (correct)

7000

7700

A radio check reported as 'Readability 3' indicates what about your transmission?

Unreadable

Perfectly readable

Reading only half the time

Readable but with difficulty (correct)

What is the correct sequence of information in a position report?

Callsign, position, level, intention and ETA at destination

Callsign, position, level, heading, ETA

Callsign, position, time, level, next position and ETA (correct)

Callsign, route, position, level, request

Which frequency should a pilot normally use to file a flight plan with an ATSU during flight?

FIR Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct radio call when ready for takeoff?

Ready for departure Signup and view all the answers

How should FRI-VOR be spelled out in a radio message?

Foxtrot Romeo India - VOR Signup and view all the answers

Upon receiving the message 'G-ABCD Squawk Ident', what should you do?

Operate the special position identification on the SSR transponder Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct address for a general call to all aircraft in the area?

ALL AIRCRAFT Signup and view all the answers

When should routine MET reports not be transmitted with position reports?

The aircraft is less than 1 hour from landing Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about SELCAL is correct?

It requires a four letter code to be entered into the flight plan Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation for the callsign CHEROKEE XY-ABC would be:

CHEROKEE XY-BC Signup and view all the answers

What is the Q code for TRUE BEARING from a station?

QDR Signup and view all the answers

Which definition correctly describes the DISTRESS condition?

The aircraft is in imminent danger and requires immediate assistance Signup and view all the answers

What should precede an URGENCY message?

Pan Pan Pan Signup and view all the answers

When can the word 'DECIMAL' be omitted while reporting a frequency?

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

What does selecting the code 7600 on a transponder indicate?

Loss of communications Signup and view all the answers

Your action in response to the instruction from ATC to 'RECYCLE SQUAWK' is to:

Switch to standby and back to ON Signup and view all the answers

What information must pilots provide upon first contact with approach control when flying an Instrument Departure?

Callsign, SID designator when appropriate, current or passing altitude/FL, cleared altitude/FL Signup and view all the answers

Which components are mandatory in a position report?

Aircraft callsign, Position, Time Signup and view all the answers

What suffix is commonly used for aeronautical stations that issue Route Clearance at international airports?

CLEARANCE Signup and view all the answers

What suffix would a controlled airfield without radar typically have?

TOWER Signup and view all the answers

If the reported braking action co-efficient is 30, how is the braking action evaluated?

poor Signup and view all the answers

What should you say before repeating a word or phrase for clarity in communications?

I SAY AGAIN Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a part of the required information for a position report?

Callsign, Position, Time, Level, Next position and ETA Signup and view all the answers

In a position report, what is not essential to include?

Next position and ETA Signup and view all the answers

How should an altitude of 1500 feet be transmitted?

Wun tousand fife hundred feet Signup and view all the answers

What does readability 4 indicate on the readability scale?

Readable with difficulty Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ORBIT RIGHT' instruct a pilot to do?

Make a 360° turn to the right Signup and view all the answers

What frequency should be used for the first transmission of a 'MAYDAY' call?

The distress frequency 121.5 MHz Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'STANDBY' communicate?

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

What does 'SQUAWK 1234' instruct the pilot to do?

Select this code on the SSR transponder Signup and view all the answers

In what context is the phrase 'take-off' used by a pilot?

Only to acknowledge take-off clearance Signup and view all the answers

Which elements are included in the standard report for an aircraft?

Position, Time, Flight level, Next position and ETA Signup and view all the answers

The appropriate callsign suffix for an airfield that lacks radar support is:

RADIO Signup and view all the answers

When instructed to 'MONITOR...', what action should a pilot take?

Listen out on frequency Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'BRAKING CO-EFFICIENT 20' indicate about braking conditions?

Medium to poor Signup and view all the answers

What is a waypoint primarily defined as?

A geographical location relating to area navigation (RNAV) Signup and view all the answers

If you need to clarify a transmission, which phrase should you use?

I SAY AGAIN Signup and view all the answers

What condition signals an aircraft is in serious danger and needs immediate help?

Distress Signup and view all the answers

In case of a transmission error, which phrase is appropriate to use?

CORRECTION Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a general call in aviation communications?

ALL STATIONS Signup and view all the answers

The frequency 121.5 MHz is designated for what purpose?

International emergency frequency Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication in Aviation

Essential position report components include callsign, position, heading, level, next position, ETA, and intentions.
A pilot in Instrument Departure must relay callsign, SID designator, current/passing altitude, and cleared altitude.
Mandatory position report elements that should not be omitted: aircraft callsign, position, and time.

Aeronautical Station Suffixes

Route clearance at international airports is transmitted by a station with the suffix "CLEARANCE."
Controlled airfields without radar will have the suffix "TOWER."

Braking Action and Communication Clarity

A braking action coefficient of 30 indicates "poor" braking efficiency.
To clarify a message, the phrase "I SAY AGAIN" should be used before repetition.

Radiotelephony Specifics

An altitude of 1500 feet is expressed as "Wun fife zero zero feet" in aviation communication.
Readability scale: Readability 4 denotes "Readable."

Instructions and Emergency Calls

"ORBIT RIGHT" means to make a 360° turn right until further instructed.
The first transmission for a "MAYDAY" call should be made on the distress frequency: 121.5 MHz.

Phraseology and Frequency Regulations

"STANDBY" implies to wait for further instructions.
"SQUAWK 1234" instructs a pilot to set their SSR transponder to the indicated code.

Flight Planning and Reporting

When filing a flight plan mid-flight, frequency is typically APPROACH.
The correct way to convey a flight's position report is callsign, position, time, level, next position, and ETA.

General Aviation Practices

The phrase "BRAKING CO-EFFICIENT 20" indicates medium braking action conditions.
A waypoint in aviation denotes a geographical reference point for navigation.

Distress and Urgency Definitions

Distress condition entails imminent danger necessitating immediate assistance.
Urgency messages are prefaced with "Pan Pan Pan."

Communication and Frequency Management

Using the term "DECIMAL" is optional when reporting frequency unless confusion is likely.
Code 7600 on a transponder signifies a loss of communication.

Call Sign Abbreviations and Information Management

Abbreviation for callsign CHEROKEE XY-ABC is "CHEROKEE XY-BC."
ATIS broadcasts are typically found on a discrete VHF or VOR frequency.

General Call Procedures

General calls can be addressed to "ALL STATIONS."
The phrase "report flight conditions" should be answered with VFR / IFR indication.

Situational Responses and Error Management

If instructed to "RECYCLE SQUAWK," a pilot should reselect transponder settings.
In case of a transmission error, use the term "CORRECTION" to clarify.

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Test your knowledge on essential aviation communication protocols. This quiz covers the critical information pilots need to communicate during instrument departures and other flight operations. Strengthen your understanding of callsigns, positions, and other crucial metrics.