Chapter 4.6 - General Radio and Transponder Procedures Flashcards
Name three Aeronautical Telecommunication Services used in Aviation in Australia?
- Communication Services.
- Radionavigation Services.
- Special Broadcast Services.
Name five types of Communication Service Messages?
- Distress Messages.
- Urgency Messages.
- Flight Safety Messages.
- Meteorological Messages.
- Flight Regulatory Messages.
Define Distress Messages?
State of being threatened by serious/imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.
Define Urgency Messages?
Reporting an incident concerning Aircraft and/or person on board which requires priority.
Define Flight Safety Messages?
Immediate concern to an Aircraft with regards to movements, control meteorology etc.
Define Meteorology Messages?
MET information not included in Flight Safety Messages.
Define Flight Regulatory Messages?
Not of immediate concern with regards to schedules, servicing, landings etc.
What does CA/GRS stand for?
Certified Air/Ground Radio Service.
What does AAIS stand for?
Automatic Aerodrome Information Service.
What does UNICOM stand for?
Universal Communications.
What frequency is designated to Interpilot Air-to-Air communication?
123.45 MHz.
What does AFRU stand for?
Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit.
What three MHz bands are used in HF COM?
- 3 MHz.
- 6 MHz.
- 8 MHz.
When should a Pilot use 3 MHz Band in HF COM?
At night/early in the morning.
When should a Pilot use 6 MHz Band in HF COM?
During daylight hours when 3 MHz is not getting results.
When should a Pilot use 8 MHz Band in HF COM?
Hot summer weather.
What does SPI stand for in Transponder terms?
Special Position Identification.
Which temporary squawk code should be used for VFR flights in Class E and G Airspace?
1200.
In an emergency situation, which squawk code should a Pilot select?
7700.
If they is a loss in two-way radio communication, which code should a Pilot select in Controlled Airspace?
7600.
An Aircraft subject to unlawful interference should squawk what code?
7500.
