Call Signs Flashcards
Can an aircraft change its callsign in flight?
Yes, but only temporary and if instructed by the controller.
What do suffixes heavy and super at the end of callsigns mean?
- Heavy =* aircraft with an MTOM of more than 136 t.
- Super =* A380.
Define: broadcast.
Transmission to all stations. It requires no response.
How is the registration F-HYXW abbreviated?
F-XW.
Define: callsign.
Unique station identifier.
Define: station.
Originator or recipient of RT transmissions.
What’s the difference between the commands contact and freecall?
- Contact =* call (a unit) that is expecting your call.
- Freecall =* call (a unit) that is not expecing your call.
In which cases may a pilot abbreviate callsigns?
If all of the following were satisfied:
❅ the ground station abbreviated the callsign first
❅ satisfactory two-way communication has been established
❅ there is no risk of confusion
What does the command stand by from a controller mean?
Assume no onward clearance and wait for the controller to initiate further communication.
Do callsign suffixes heavy and super must be included in all transmissions?
No, only in the initial call.
How would Fastair 3344 be abbreviated?
Such a callsign cannot be abbreviated.
