Communication

Question 1

HF band rhyme

Answer 1

Sun up, frequency up
Sun down, frequency down
(3,000-30,000)

Question 2

Pan Pan Call

Answer 2

1. the urgency signal “PAN PAN” (three times);
2. the name of the station addressed or the words “ALL STATIONS” (three times);
3. the words “THIS IS”;
4. the identification of the aircraft;
5. the nature of the urgency condition;
6. the intentions of the person in command;
7. the present position, flight level or altitude and the heading;
8. any other useful information.

Question 3

Mayday Call

Answer 3

Mayday x3
Call sign x3

Then;

1. the distress signal “MAYDAY”;
2. the call sign of the station in distress (once);
3. the nature of the distress condition and kind of assistance required (i.e. what has happened);
4. the intentions of the person in command;
5. the particulars of its position (airspeed, altitude, heading);
6. the number of persons on board and injuries (if applicable)
7. any other information that may facilitate rescue;
8. the call sign of the station in distress.