Block 9: Communications Flashcards
DCPC
Direct Controller Pilot Communication
If DCPC fails, what other methods of communication exist?
- Other aircraft
- Fastest method
- Other ATS units
- FSS have many towers
- Already understand phraseology
- Airline companies
- Have exclusive frequencies
- Other agencies
- Meteorological offices
- Police
- Telephone companies
- Department of National Defence
- Canadian Coast Guard
Control facilities
- Tower
- Tower
- Ground
- Clearance Delivery
- Apron (not Nav Canada)
- ACC
- Terminal Control Sector
- Arrivals
- Departures
- Terminal RADAR service
- FSS
- FIC
5 levels of radio reception
- Unreadable
- Readable now and then
- Readable with difficulty
- Readable
- Perfectly readable
Volume of ATC radio
General rule: volume set to be heard at your position and not 2 positions away
Do not adjust volume
- Below audible level
- Above level that will interfere with normal operation
Benefits of using standard phraseology
- Brevity
- Clarity
- Uniformity (consistency)
- Understanding
Use “decimal” except when reading …
Altimeter
Winds in ATIS or winds given by a controller are in…
Magnetic degrees
When is the word “MEDEVAC” used?
For priority handling of medical flights
For what type of aircraft is the term “HEAVY” used?
Max take-off weight of 136,000 kg (300,000 lbs) or more
How are NAVAIDS identified/spoken
By their location and type
(eg. Saint-Jean VOR)
How would you say the number 5?
FIFE
How would you say “Proceed with your message”?
GO AHEAD
How would you acknowledge the receipt of a message?
ROGER
What is the radio telephony designator for a Canadian Airforce aircraft?
CANFORCE
How would you identify/speak the Trenton TACAN?
Trenton TACAN
How would you address an aircraft designated Air Canada 139?
Air Canada ONE THREE NINER
How would you speak an airspeed of 250 knots?
Speed TWO FIFE ZERO knots
How would you speak a magnetic heading of 360?
Heading THREE SIX ZERO
How would you express an altitude of 16,000 feet?
ONE SIX Thousand
How would you express an altitude of 2,700 feet?
Two Thousand Seven Hundred
How would you express a visibility of 4 statute miles?
Visibility 4 statute miles
How would you express an airspeed of Mach 1.3?
Mach ONE DECIMAL THREE
How would you express an airspeed of Mach 0.82?
Mach DECIMAL EIGHT TWO