A105 Communication

Question 1

The single, most important thought in pilot-controller communications is _______

Answer 1

Understanding.

Question 2

Good phraseology enhances safety and is the mark of a
____________ pilot.

Answer 2

Professional

Question 3

___________ have no place in ATC communications.

Answer 3

Jargon, chatter, and “CB” slang

Question 4

3 Cs of Radio Phraseology

Answer 4

Crisp
Clear
Correct

Question 5

10 is spoken as ________ on the radio?

Answer 5

One Zero

Question 6

13,500 is spoken as ________ on the radio?

Answer 6

One Three Thousand Five Hundred

Question 7

122.1 is read as…

Answer 7

“ONE TWO TWO POINT ONE”

Question 8

Phonetic pronunciation of Four

Answer 8

FOW-ER

Question 9

At or above 18,000 feet MSL state altitude by using?

Answer 9

Flight Level _______, example FL 275 (flight level two seven five)

Question 10

“THREE SIX ZERO AT ONE ZERO” means ______ in relation to wind?

Answer 10

Winds are coming from the north at 10 KTS

Question 11

Airport winds reported on the radio are in _________ direction.

Answer 11

Magnetic

Question 12

Airport winds reported on the computer are in _________ direction.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Radio setup consists of…..

Answer 13

Check your radio setup.
Listen before you transmit.
Think before keying your transmitter.

Question 14

How do you set up your radio properly?

Answer 14

MIC
Freq
Volume

Question 15

Format of initial call with ATC?

Answer 15

WHO are you calling
WHO you are
WHERE you are
WHAT you want

Subsequent calls: Name of facility may be omitted

Question 16

What is the purpose of Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)?

Answer 16

To relieve ATC workload. They need not repeat the same information to every pilot.

Question 17

What does ATIS provide?

Answer 17

• Time of ATIS information
• Surface wind direction (magnetic) and velocity
• Clouds and ceiling, visibility and obstructions to visibility
• Temperature and dew point
• Altimeter setting
• Active runway and instrument approaches in use
• ATC frequencies
• Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) and other relevant airport information, e.g., closed runways

Question 18

How often is ATIS updated?

Answer 18

Normally updated every hour or any time something changes (like runway in use)

Question 19

What does Ground Control coordinate?

Answer 19

The movement of aircraft in the movement area
at a towered airport.

Question 20

What must be obtained prior to moving an A/C or vehicle onto the movement area?

Answer 20

Taxi approval must be obtained prior to
moving an aircraft or vehicle onto the movement area.

Question 21

If there is a misunderstanding, what do you say?

Answer 21

“Say Again”