Chapter 4.6 - Exam Review

Question 1

What frequency bands are used for civilian air/ground communications in Australia?

Answer 1

VHF and HF.

Question 2

What is the generic callsign of a certified air/ground radio service?

Answer 2

Radio.

Question 3

True or False. A CA/GRS is an ATS unit and provides separation service for the Aerodrome where it is based?

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

True or False. UNICOM, when established on the CTAF, must not detract from or inhibit the transmission of standard positional broadcasts?

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

Which document lists those Aerodromes that have an ARFU installed?

Answer 5

ERSA.

Question 6

What is the name of the system that allows Pilots to check that they are communicating on the required CTAF?

Answer 6

Aerodrome frequency response unit.

Question 7

What is the generic callsign of the ‘on-request’ flight information service?

Answer 7

Flightwatch.

Question 8

For all VFR, radio-equipped Aircraft operating in Class C, D and E Airspace a continuous listening watch is (mandatory/not mandatory)?

Answer 8

Mandatory.

Question 9

When is it mandatory for Aircraft to be fitted with a complaint and serviceable ADS-B equipment?

Answer 9

Operating at or above FL290.

Question 10

If ADS-B equipment is mandatory, when should the equipment be operated?

Answer 10

Continuously during flight unless otherwise stated by ATC.

Question 11

What is the meaning of the term SQUAWK?

Answer 11

Select and Transmit.

Question 12

If a Pilot is instructed to SQUAWK STBY on a transponder, what information would be transmitted?

Answer 12

None.

Question 13

If the radar controller instructs you to SQUAWK ALTITUDE on the transponder, what information would be transmitted back to display screen?

Answer 13

Pressure Altitude.

Question 14

What is the transponder code for an Emergency?

Answer 14

7700.

Question 15

What is the transponder code for a Radio Failure?

Answer 15

7600.

Question 16

You are the Pilot of a VFR Aircraft intending to operate in Class C Airspace. Is a transponder normally required?

Answer 16

Yes.

Question 17

A VFR transponder-equipped Aircraft is operating in Class G Airspace within 30 NM of Gold Coast. You do not intend to participate in the Radar Information Service provided in the area and your flight has not been allocated a discrete SSR code. What code should be selected?

Answer 17

1200.

Question 18

If the radar controller instructs you to SQUAWK MAYDAY, what action would you take?

Answer 18

7700.