Control of Communications

Question 1

In communications between aeronautical ground stations and aircraft stations, who normally retains communications control?

Answer 1

aeronautical ground station

**Except for distress or urgency communications, where control lies with the calling station

Question 2

In communications between aircraft stations, who is the controlling station?

Answer 2

The aircraft being called.

Question 3

In distress or urgency communications, who controls communications?

Answer 3

The station initiating the call