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

  • XY-BC
  • CHEROKEE BC (correct)
  • CHEROKEE XY-BC
  • ABC

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

  • QTE (correct)
  • QDR
  • QFE
  • QUJ

    • What defines a DISTRESS condition in aviation?

  • Imminent danger requiring immediate assistance (correct)
  • The aircraft is being hijacked
  • The aircraft has crashed
  • Concern for safety without immediate assistance needed

    • What phrase should precede an URGENCY message?

    <p>Pan Pan Pan Pan Pan Pan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Q code used to denote height?

    <p>QFE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what frequency can ATIS typically be found?

    <p>Discrete VHF or VOR frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an aircraft say when calling for a missed approach?

    <p>GOING AROUND</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When reporting a frequency, when should the word 'DECIMAL' not be included?

    <p>Never</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken in addition to squawking 7600?

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

    How should an altitude of 13,500 ft be communicated?

    <p>ONE THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FEET</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information cannot be omitted from a position report?

    <p>Call sign, Position and Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>APPROACH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the instruction 'MONITOR ...' signify?

    <p>Listen out on frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'BRAKING COEFFICIENT 20' indicate about braking action?

    <p>Poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you reply to the message 'REPORT FLIGHT CONDITIONS'?

    <p>VMC / IMC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a waypoint?

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

    Which phrase should be used when repeating a message for clarity?

    <p>I SAY AGAIN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes an aircraft in distress?

    <p>Distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if a mistake is made in transmission?

    <p>CORRECTION</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An example of a general call is what?

    <p>ALL STATIONS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the frequency 121.5 MHz represent?

    <p>International emergency frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'GO AHEAD' mean?

    <p>Proceed with your message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Q code for the magnetic bearing from a station?

    <p>QDR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the call sign GROUND refer to?

    <p>A station managing surface vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term defines an aircraft in serious risk needing immediate assistance?

    <p>Distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the instruction 'ORBIT' from ATC mean for aircraft?

    <p>Continue with 360 degree turns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct readback format for the frequency 123.725?

    <p>123.725</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a message readability of 3 indicate?

    <p>Readable now and then</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of speaking at a constant volume in aeronautical communication?

    <p>It enhances clarity and comprehension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'STANDBY' signify in communication?

    <p>Wait and I will call you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an urgency message, what information is essential to include?

    <p>Nature of urgency condition and intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a transponder is unserviceable before an IFR departure, what should the pilot do?

    <p>Continue with the flight if permitted by ATC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The message 'CHECK' to an aircraft indicates that the pilot should:

    <p>Examine a system or procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the instruction 'HOLD SHORT AT RUNWAY' require from the aircraft?

    <p>To physically hold at the runway threshold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the call 'PAN PAN MEDICAL'?

    <p>A non-threatening medical condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is RVR reported by ATC?

    <p>In metres at various runway points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct call sign of 'FAST AIR 345' when it has a maximum take-off weight of 136 tons?

    <p>FAST AIR 345 HEAVY</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which frequency should be used for the initial urgency call transmission?

    <p>The air-ground frequency in use at the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'READABILITY 4' mean on the readability scale?

    <p>Readable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'RNAV' stand for?

    <p>Area Navigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which situation should an aircraft station squawk 7600?

    <p>In case of radio communication failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which frequency is recognized as an international emergency frequency?

    <p>121.500 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which air traffic service is responsible for controlling local traffic at an airport?

    <p>TOWER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Q-code used to report height?

    <p>QFE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the transmission for an urgency call be initiated?

    <p>PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by a 'BLIND TRANSMISSION'?

    <p>A one-way transmission when communication cannot be established</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum distance for strong VHF reception at FL140?

    <p>About 140 NM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'CONFIRM SQUAWK' mean to an aircraft?

    <p>What code is set on the transponder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word or phrase should be used when granting specific conditional authorization?

    <p>CLEARED</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the frequency separation between consecutive frequencies in the VHF band?

    <p>25 kHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the term 'DECIMAL' not be used when reporting a frequency?

    <p>In situations with no possibility of confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the selection of code 7600 on a transponder indicate?

    <p>Signal loss of communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct response to the instruction 'RESET SQUAWK'?

    <p>Re-select the numbers on the control unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the meaning of an urgency condition in aviation communications?

    <p>There is concern for safety but no immediate assistance needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required phrase before transmitting an URGENCY message?

    <p>Pan Pan Pan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In reporting a frequency, when is it mandatory to include the term 'DECIMAL'?

    <p>If confusion could arise from the frequency spoken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which frequency type is ATIS typically communicated over?

    <p>Discrete VHF or VOR frequencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum content required in the readback of an ATC message that includes a frequency?

    <p>The frequency preceded by the phrase 'TO' and the aircraft call sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an aircraft communicate when instructed to enter, land on, take-off from, cross and backtrack on a runway?

    <p>Read back the clearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which scenario must a pilot use the transmission 'PAN PAN'?

    <p>In case of urgency but not immediate danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'BLIND TRANSMISSION' specifically refer to?

    <p>Communication when two-way contact cannot be established</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if a pilot is instructed to contact Stephenville RADAR on a channel indicated with 8.33 KHz frequency spacing?

    <p>Contact on the specified channel directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the communication 'CONFIRM SQUAWK' from the radar controller?

    <p>The controller wants to confirm the aircraft's transponder code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which frequency is established as the international emergency frequency?

    <p>121.500 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'READABILITY 4' convey about the transmission?

    <p>The message is perfectly clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a CONDITIONAL clearance in air traffic control?

    <p>Line up and wait for the landing aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should pilots respond when instructed to squawk 7600?

    <p>Indicate radio failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Q-code QFE represent?

    <p>Pressure setting at the runway surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be included in a TEST transmission?

    <p>RADIO CHECK</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'TOWER' refer to in aeronautical communication?

    <p>Surface movement control of aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase should always precede a readback of ATC instructions?

    <p>READ BACK</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by a general radio transmission regarding transmission clarity?

    <p>It is often audible and understood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which message indicates that an aircraft should proceed without an immediate response from ATC?

    <p>COPY</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a message readability of 2 imply about the transmission?

    <p>Readable now and then</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these frequencies is utilized for routine aeronautical communications?

    <p>118.0 to 136.975 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When ATC issues the instruction 'CANCEL TAKE-OFF,' which action is expected?

    <p>Abort the take-off procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by a need for immediate assistance but is less severe than distress?

    <p>PAN PAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the term 'HOLD SHORT' as instructed by ATC?

    <p>Maintain position before the runway</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Execute continuous 360-degree turns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which signal is referred to by the call 'PAN PAN' in aviation communications?

    <p>Urgent message regarding safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which scenario would an aircraft pilot proceed with a flight after a transponder failure?

    <p>When advised by ATC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The instruction 'STANDBY' typically means what in air traffic communications?

    <p>To await further instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'DISREGARD' in air traffic communication suggests that you should:

    <p>Ignore the last message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key information must be included in an urgency message?

    <p>Nature of urgency and aircraft position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should 'CANCEL CLEARANCE' be communicated?

    <p>When the flight plan is no longer valid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The appropriate response to the instruction 'REPORT FLIGHT CONDITIONS' should be:

    <p>Detailed weather report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary response a pilot should give when instructed to report flight conditions?

    <p>VMC / IMC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In aviation communication, what does a declaration of 'distress' indicate?

    <p>Urgent assistance is needed due to potential risk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase should a pilot use when they need to clarify the transmission of a previous message?

    <p>I SAY AGAIN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'BRAKING ACTION UNRELIABLE' signify in an ATC communication?

    <p>Braking conditions cannot be assessed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an airfield is operating without radar, what suffix is typically used in the call sign?

    <p>APPROACH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an aircraft receives the instruction 'RECLARED', what does this specifically mean?

    <p>A modification to the existing clearance has been issued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should an altitude of 13,500 feet be articulated for clear communication?

    <p>THIRTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FEET</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should a pilot take if incorrect information is transmitted?

    <p>CORRECTION</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'RVR' stands for which of the following in aviation terminology?

    <p>Runway Visual Range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a situation of urgency, what element is crucial to include in communications?

    <p>Reason for the urgency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does one indicate that they are monitoring a frequency as per ATC directive?

    <p>CHANGING TO FREQUENCY</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a pilot state when instructed to report heading and altitude?

    <p>Heading 045 level 2500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During routine communications, the separation phrase used is:

    <p>BREAK BREAK</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the call 'ALL STATIONS' in aeronautical communication?

    <p>An important announcement for all stations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Abbreviations and Q Codes

    • CHEROKEE XY-ABC is abbreviated as CHEROKEE BC.
    • The Q code for TRUE BEARING from a station is QTE.
    • The Q code for the magnetic bearing from a station is QDM.
    • The Q code on which height is based on is QFE.
    • QNH indicates height based on a standard atmospheric pressure.

    Distress and Urgency Conditions

    • DISTRESS is defined as an imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.
    • URGENCY describes a concern for safety but doesn't require immediate assistance.
    • Words preceding an URGENCY message are "Pan Pan Pan".
    • Words preceding a DISTRESS messages are "Mayday Mayday Mayday".

    Communications and ATC Messages

    • The call sign suffix of a station providing clearance delivery is DELIVERY.
    • ATIS frequency is a discrete VHF or VOR frequency.
    • The aircraft call for a missed approach is GOING AROUND.
    • The response to the instruction "RESET SQUAWK" is to reselect the numbers on the control unit.
    • When reporting a frequency, the word "DECIMAL" can never be omitted.
    • "STANDBY" means to wait for further instructions.
    • "RECLEARED" means a change has been made to the last clearance.
    • "DISREGARD" means to ignore the previous instruction.
    • "CHECK" means to examine a system or procedure.
    • "MONITOR" means to listen on the frequency.
    • "GO AHEAD" means to proceed with the transmission.
    • The phrase used to separate portions of a message is "BREAK".
    • "CONFIRM SQUAWK" from ATC means the controller wants the aircraft to transmit its transponder code.
    • "READABILITY 4" means the transmission is readable.
    • "READABILITY 2" means the transmission is readable now and then.
    • "READABILITY 3" means the transmission is readable but with difficulty.
    • "BRAKING COEFFICIENT 20" indicates poor braking action.
    • An aircraft in DISTRESS should squawk 7700.
    • An aircraft with a radio communication failure should squawk 7600.
    • An aircraft in URGENCY should transmit "Pan Pan Pan".

    Transponder Codes

    • Code 7600 on a transponder indicates a loss of communications.

    General Calls

    • A general call is "ALL STATIONS".
    • "DISTRESS TRAFFIC ENDED" means normal ATC is resumed after an emergency.

    Other relevant notes:

    • VHF radio frequencies used for communications are from 118.0 to 136.975 MHz.
    • The frequency separation between consecutive frequencies in the VHF band is 25 kHz.
    • The international emergency frequency is 121.5 MHz.
    • When using a blind transmission, the message should be transmitted twice on the designated frequency.
    • RNAV means Area Navigation.
    • A Conditional clearance is a clearance given with specific limitations.
    • An aircraft entering a runway should read back clearance if it is to enter, cross, or backtrack on the runway.
    • The maximum distance to expect strong VHF reception over flat terrain at FL140 is approximately 140 NM.
    • The correct way to read back a frequency of 132.0083 (8.33kHz spacing) is "132.010".
    • The correct readback of a frequency such as 123.725 is "123.725" and not 123.72 or 123.7.
    • The correct readback of an altitude such as 13,500 feet is "ONE THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FEET".
    • Test transmissions should include "RADIO CHECK".
    • The correct response to "ALL STATIONS, STEPHENVILLE RADAR, DISTRESS TRAFFIC ENDED" is to resume normal communication on the frequency.
    • The correct verification of a message repeated correctly is "CORRECT".
    • An aircraft in imminent danger should send "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY".
    • An aircraft in URGENCY should send "PAN PAN PAN".
    • An aircraft that must land immediately because of a medical emergency that can be handled by the crew should send "PAN PAN MEDICAL".
    • To readback a heading and level of 045 and 2500 feet the correct response is "HEADING 045 AT 2500 FEET".
    • The correct call sign for "FAST AIR 345" that has a maximum takeoff weight of 136 tons is "FAST AIR 345 HEAVY"
    • The correct response for a pilot ready for takeoff is "READY FOR DEPARTURE" or "READY".
    • ATC route clearances should always be readback unless otherwise authorized.
    • The runway surface condition that would make braking action unreliable is wet snow and slush.
    • You should never leave out position and time from a position report.
    • The callsign suffix for a station providing approach control is "APPROACH".

    Abbreviations and Q Codes

    • CHEROKEE XY-ABC is abbreviated as CHEROKEE BC
    • TRUE BEARING from a station is represented by the Q code QTE
    • MAGNETIC BEARING from a station is represented by the Q code QDM
    • Height based on QFE is represented by the Q code QFE

    Distress and Urgency

    • DISTRESS is defined as the condition where an aircraft is in imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.
    • URGENCY is defined as a condition of concern for the safety of the aircraft or a person on board, but does not require immediate assistance.
    • Pan Pan Pan precedes URGENCY messages.
    • Mayday Mayday Mayday precedes DISTRESS messages.

    Communications

    • ATIS can be found on a discrete VHF or VOR frequency.
    • The call from an aircraft for a missed approach is GOING AROUND.
    • When asking for a repeat of a message, say SAY AGAIN.
    • The use of the word "DECIMAL" can be omitted after the initial call when reporting a frequency.
    • The phrase STANDBY is used to indicate that you should wait and the person will call you.

    Transponder Codes

    • The code 7600 on a transponder indicates loss of communications.
    • RESET SQUAWK means reselect the numbers on the control unit.

    Communication Errors

    • Use CORRECTION to correct a mistake in a transmission
    • Use I SAY AGAIN to repeat a word or a message for clarity

    Other Terminology

    • The abbreviation AFIS stands for Aerodrome Flight Information Service.
    • CLEARANCE LIMIT is defined as the point to which an aircraft is granted ATC clearance.
    • The instruction HOLD SHORT AT RUNWAY requires the aircraft to HOLDING SHORT.
    • The term DISREGARD means ignore.
    • READABILITY 3 means readable but with difficulty.
    • READABILITY 2 means readable now and then.
    • READABILITY 4 means readable.
    • CHECK means that you should examine a system or procedure.
    • The instruction ORBIT means that the aircraft should perform continuous 360 degree turns.

    VHF Frequencies

    • The full range of VHF frequencies used for communications is 118.0 to 136.975 MHz.
    • 121.5 MHz is the international emergency frequency.

    Communication Practices

    • In order to make a message effective, speak at a constant volume.
    • When making a blind transmission, transmit the message twice.
    • The response to a general call from ATC is for the aircraft to give no response.

    ATC Messages

    • The message "READABILITY 3" means readable but with difficulty.
    • The phrase "GO AHEAD" means proceed with your message.
    • "CONFIRM SQUAWK" - the controller wants you to transmit your squawk.
    • The instruction "MONITOR ..." means listen out on frequency.
    • The phrase "BRAKING COEFFICIENT 20" from ATC means braking action is poor.
    • The message “REPORT FLIGHT CONDITIONS” requires the aircraft to report VMC/IMC.
    • "CLEARANCE FOR IMMEDIATE TAKEOFF RUNWAY 03", means subsequent taxi and takeoff shall be completed in one continuous movement.
    • "FRICTION COEFFICIENT 45" indicates good braking action.
    • The message “DISTRESS TRAFFIC ENDED” signifies that normal ATC is resumed after an emergency.
    • The phrase "RECLEARED" means a change has been made to your last clearance and this new clearance supersedes your previous clearance.

    Other

    • An altitude of 13 500 ft would be spoken as ONE THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FEET.
    • The time given in aeronautical communications is UTC.
    • A waypoint is a geographical location relating to area navigation (RNAV).
    • RVR stands for Runway Visual Range.
    • QTE means True bearing from the station.
    • An aircraft in urgency shall send the signal Pan Pan Pan by radiotelephony.
    • "BLIND TRANSMISSION" is a transmission from one station to another station where two-way communication cannot be established but it is believed that the called station is able to receive the transmission.
    • "TEST TRANSMISSION" should include the words RADIO CHECK.
    • RNAV stands for Area Navigation.
    • The runway surface condition for which braking action would be unreliable is wet snow and slush.

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    Test your knowledge of aviation abbreviations, distress and urgency conditions, and communications protocols. This quiz covers key concepts including Q codes, ATC messages, and emergency signals, vital for any aspiring pilot or aviation enthusiast.

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