A105 Communication Flashcards
The single, most important thought in pilot-controller communications is _______
Understanding.
Good phraseology enhances safety and is the mark of a
____________ pilot.
Professional
___________ have no place in ATC communications.
Jargon, chatter, and “CB” slang
3 Cs of Radio Phraseology
Crisp
Clear
Correct
10 is spoken as ________ on the radio?
One Zero
13,500 is spoken as ________ on the radio?
One Three Thousand Five Hundred
122.1 is read as…
“ONE TWO TWO POINT ONE”
Phonetic pronunciation of Four
FOW-ER
At or above 18,000 feet MSL state altitude by using?
Flight Level _______, example FL 275 (flight level two seven five)
“THREE SIX ZERO AT ONE ZERO” means ______ in relation to wind?
Winds are coming from the north at 10 KTS
Airport winds reported on the radio are in _________ direction.
Magnetic
Airport winds reported on the computer are in _________ direction.
True
Radio setup consists of…..
Check your radio setup.
Listen before you transmit.
Think before keying your transmitter.
How do you set up your radio properly?
MIC
Freq
Volume
Format of initial call with ATC?
WHO are you calling
WHO you are
WHERE you are
WHAT you want
Subsequent calls: Name of facility may be omitted
What is the purpose of Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)?
To relieve ATC workload. They need not repeat the same information to every pilot.
What does ATIS provide?
- 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
How often is ATIS updated?
Normally updated every hour or any time something changes (like runway in use)
What does Ground Control coordinate?
The movement of aircraft in the movement area
at a towered airport.
What must be obtained prior to moving an A/C or vehicle onto the movement area?
Taxi approval must be obtained prior to
moving an aircraft or vehicle onto the movement area.
If there is a misunderstanding, what do you say?
“Say Again”
