Aviation Communication Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the correct way of transmitting the number 3500 when indicating an altitude or height?

three thousand five hundred

three five zero zero (correct)

three five hundred

three five double zero

What does the abbreviation HX represent in aviation communication?

Sunrise to sunset.

Sunset to sunrise.

No specific working hours.

Continuous day and night service. (correct)

When an aircraft lands with QNH set, what will the altimeter read?

QFE and is the same as QNH.

Zero.

Airfield elevation. (correct)

Flight Level.

Which phenomena normally influence the reception of VHF transmissions?

Level of aircraft and terrain elevations Signup and view all the answers

Which frequency band contains frequencies of the Aeronautical Mobile Service?

118.000- 136.975 MHz Signup and view all the answers

According to ICAO Annex 10, what does the phrase BREAK BREAK indicate?

Separation between messages to different aircraft in a very busy environment. Signup and view all the answers

In ICAO Annex 10, what does the phrase 'Roger' imply?

I have received all of your last transmission. Signup and view all the answers

What type of message is addressed to an Area Control Center for 'request radar vectors to circumnavigate adverse weather'?

A flight safety message Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation RVR stand for?

Runway Visual Range Signup and view all the answers

If a pilot cannot establish radio contact with a ground station, which phrase should they use?

"Transmitting blind" Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum distance for solid VHF contact at flight level 100 over flat terrain?

About 30 NM Signup and view all the answers

What does the instruction "Go around" mean for a pilot?

Carry out a missed approach Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the propagation characteristics of VHF?

Practically straight-line similar to light waves Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct response for Aircraft X-BC instructed to listen on ATIS frequency 123.25?

Monitoring 123.25 X-BC Signup and view all the answers

In VHF communications, which of the following phrases are not normally used?

OUT and OVER are not normally used Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of priority for messages in the aeronautical mobile service?

Flight safety message, direction finding message, urgency message Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

RVR stands for Runway Visual Range, essential for assessing visibility on the runway.
Pilots must precede messages with "Transmitting blind" when unable to establish radio contact with a ground station.
Solid VHF contact can be expected at approximately 30 NM over flat terrain at flight level 100.
"Go around" instructs a pilot to carry out a missed approach instead of continuing the landing process.

VHF Propagation Characteristics

VHF waves are reflected by the ionosphere at heights around 100 km, forming sky-waves upon approaching the earth.
VHF waves can travel along the earth's surface and into valleys, with minimal topographical interference.
VHF communication exhibits practically straight-line propagation, akin to light waves.

Communication Responses and Procedures

To comply with ATIS frequency instructions, the correct response is "Monitoring 123.25 X-BC."
The use of "OUT" and "OVER" is typically avoided in VHF communications.
Priorities in aeronautical mobile service messages include flight safety, urgency, and meteorological messages.

Transmitting Altitude and Frequencies

The altitude of 3500 should be transmitted as "three thousand five hundred."
The frequency band for Aeronautical Mobile Service is between 118.000-136.975 MHz.
HX indicates a continuous day and night service for communications.

Altimeter Settings and Weather Influence

When landing with QNH set, the altimeter will read airfield elevation.
VHF transmission reception can be influenced by aircraft level, terrain elevations, electrical discharges, and the ionosphere.

ICAO Communication Standards

"BREAK BREAK" denotes separation between messages when communicating in busy environments.
"Roger" confirms receipt of the last transmission, ensuring clarity in communication.

Urgency and Weather Messages

A request for radar vectors to circumnavigate adverse weather is categorized as a flight safety message.
Solid reception of the TOWER frequency of 118.2 MHz is most likely with the aircraft at low level but close enough to the ground station.

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Test your knowledge on aviation communication protocols with this quiz. Questions cover terminology, radio contact procedures, and VHF communication distances. Perfect for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike!