Aeronautical Information Manual - FW - Chapter 4.1 - ATC Services Available to Pilots and Radio Phraseology Flashcards
What should you do when landing at an airport without an operating control tower when operating under IFR?
Change to the airport advisory frequency when direct communications with ATC are no longer required.
Is the phrase “Traffic in the area, please advise” a recognized Self-Announce Position and/or Intention Phrase?
No. This phrase should not be used under any condition.
When may UNICOM services be used to get an ATC clearance?
Arrangements are made between the ATC facility and the UNICOM licensee to handle such messages.
Arrival ATIS transmissions normally have a maximum altitude protected service volume of:
25,000 ft.
If a safety alert is issued by ATC, what should you do?
Determine what course of action, if any, to take.
Is VFR pilot participation in the Terminal Radar Service Area mandatory?
No. It is urged, but not mandatory.
Does participation in Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) relieve pilots of responsibility?
No. Participation in TRSA does not relieve the pilot of any PIC responsibilities.
What is Tower Enroute Control (TEC)?
An ATC program that is generally for non-turbojet aircraft operating below 10,000 ft.
When should aircraft on the ground operate with the transponder in the altitude reporting mode and the ADS-B Out transmissions enabled?
Anytime the aircraft is positioned on any portion of an airport movement area.
How long before a flight does the Airport Reservation Office begin accepting reservations at slot controlled airports?
72 hours.
Is the phrase “Traffic in the area, please advise” a recognized Self-Announce Position and/or Intention Phrase?
No. This phrase should not be used under any condition.
When may UNICOM services be used to get an ATC clearance?
Arrangements are made between the ATC facility and the UNICOM licensee to handle such messages.
Arrival ATIS transmissions normally have a maximum altitude protected service volume of:
25,000 ft.
If a safety alert is issued by ATC, what should you do?
Determine what course of action, if any, to take.
Is VFR pilot participation in the Terminal Radar Service Area mandatory?
No. It is urged, but not mandatory.
