Comms 07 - 08 - VHF & UHF Comms Lab

Question 1

Review Questions

What are the required calls to WOps at 402?

Answer 1

Start crew
Taxi advisory
Airborne call
Inbound call
Taxiing in call

Question 2

Review Questions

On what frequency do we contact WOps for start crew and why?

Answer 2

On UHF 308.8

Because Servicing monitors this frequency

Question 3

All crew members must follow along the Pre-flight checks using what?

Answer 3

The CT-142 NTS Checklist

Question 4

True or false

The Challenge and Response portion of the checklist must be adhered to in a timely manner

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What are the steps for the Start Crew regarding the Lead student?

Answer 5

Confirm UHF is set to 308.8
Inform crew that lead is going out on “uniform”
Call WOps and request start crew, call should include SOB and current fuel load
Switch back to ICS and inform AC start crew is on their way

Question 6

What should students have out during the taxi clearance and why?

Answer 6

Their approach plates IOT follow the taxi clearance

Question 7

During the Taxi Check the pilot should call Engines On Time, what will students do after this call?

Answer 7

This must be logged

Question 8

What will the student do on the “Radar - Clear NTS” call made by the pilots in the Taxi Check portion?

Answer 8

Students will begin their Radar PFI as per checklist pg 22

Question 9

What call will the student make when the radar PFI is complete?

Answer 9

“Pilot, Lead, Radar Serviceable”

Question 10

Regarding a VFR departure, once the aircraft is beyond the tower control area, the tower will do what?

Answer 10

Clear the aircraft on course

Question 11

Regarding a VFR departure, where does the switch to enroute frequencies take place?

Answer 11

Outside the 13 nm zone

Question 12

When will the Airborne Call be made?

Answer 12

After cleared enroute, abeam the navaid and above 100 nm safety height

Question 13

What is required in a blind broadcast?

Answer 13

Identification
Position
Time over a point if not obvious in the position report
Altitude
VFR/ VFR OTT
Destination or direction of flight

Question 14

When is a blind broadcast required?

Answer 14

The pilot/ co-pilot shall broadcast on ATF/MF frequency within the published ATF/MF area of small enroute aerodromes
Blind position reports on 126.7 in traffic areas outside of aerodrome airspace
Contact other CT-142s on UHF (308.8). Call with a prompt prior to passing the position report

Question 15

Where can you find out if an enroute aerodrome has an ATF or MF?

Answer 15

GPH 205
VNC
GPH 206

Question 16

What is an Air to Air UHF call used for?

Answer 16

Used to speak to other airborne assets when one or more aircraft is on the same nav route

Question 17

What info is passed in an Inbound call?

Answer 17

Airplane type (Gonzo 4)
ETA to ramp
SOB
Fuel load
Serviceability issues

Question 18

After clearing the active runway and receiving taxi clearance from Ground, who must a student call?

Answer 18

WOps, prior to entering or departing the Military Ramp