chapter 5 ftm /chapter 10 GC/CD

Question 1

A pilot who encounters a _______ condition should declare an ______ by beginning the initial communication with the word “______,” preferably repeated three times. For an ______ condition, the word “_______” should be used in the same manner.

Answer 1

Distress, emergency, “Mayday,” Urgency, “Pan-Pan”

Question 2

What is the minimum required information for in-flight emergencies?

Answer 2

Minimum required information for inflight
emergencies is:
1. Aircraft identification and type.
2. Nature of the emergency.
3. Pilot’s desires.

Question 3

After initiating action, obtain what following items or any other pertinent information from the pilot or aircraft operator.

Answer 3

1. Aircraft altitude.
2. Fuel remaining in time.
3. Pilot reported weather.
4. Pilot capability for IFR flight.
5. Time and place of last known position.
6. Heading since last known position.
7. Airspeed.
8. Navigation equipment capability.
9. NAVAID signals received.
10. Visible landmarks.
11. Aircraft color.
12. Number of people on board.
13. Point of departure and destination.
14. Emergency equipment on board.

Question 4

An emergency is declared by any of the following:

Answer 4

1. The pilot.
2. Facility personnel.
3. Officials responsible for the operation of the aircraft.
4. A system−generated transmission from an aircraft.

Question 5

During an emergency, when would you change frequencies of an aircraft transmitting on the emergency frequencies?

Answer 5

Although 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz are emergency frequencies, it might be best to keep the aircraft on the initial
contact frequency. Change frequencies only when there is a valid reason.

Question 6

What are the recognized methods to orientate an aircraft?

Answer 6

Orientate an aircraft by the means most appropriate to the circumstances. Recognized methods include:
a. Radar.
b. NAVAIDs.
c. Pilotage.
d. Sighting by other aircraft.

Question 7

What is an ELT and when is it tested?

Answer 7

authorized during the first 5 minutes of
each hour. To avoid confusing the tests with an actual alarm, the testing is restricted to no more than three audio sweeps.

Question 8

What do the following beacons codes mean ; 7500,7600, and 7700?

Answer 8

7500:Hijacked Aircraft
7600: Communications Failure
7700: Emergency