Other Systems For Communication AFTN

Question 1

Define AFS

Answer 1

A telecommunication service between specified fixed pints provided primarily for the safety of air navigation and for the regular efficient economical operation of air services

Question 2

Define AFTN

Answer 2

A worldwide system of aeronautical fixed circuits provided as part of the AFS for the exchange of messages and or digital data between stations having the same compatible communications equipment

Question 3

Define AFTN station

Answer 3

A station forming part of the AFTN network and operating as such under the authority or control of a state

Question 4

What does MONTE stand for?

Answer 4

Meteorological Operation Telecommunications Network Europe

Question 5

What is a meteorological operating channel?

Answer 5

A channel of AFS for the exchange of aeronautical meteorological information

Question 6

List the message Priorities

Answer 6

1-SS
2-DD/FF (FPL coordination)
3 GG/KK

Question 7

AFTN only permits specific letters and characters. True or False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What isn’t permitted in AFTN

Answer 8

Roman numerals
Non-essential words/phrases
SOH/STX/ETX/ZCZC/NNNN