Pilots ATC Flashcards
State why listening not only to what is being said, but how it is being said in a radio transmission is very important
loose 55% of the communication. It is therefore very important to listen to the remaining 45% of the communication to hear not only what is being said but how it is being said
Define “Situational Awareness”
having an accurate mental model of what is going on around us
State the rational for the requirement of “read backs” in ATC communications
Ensure pilots have correct information
Communication is a closed loop process
It is very important that the message that is sent is the one that is received
State the term that refers to the subdivision of airspace controlled by the ACC
FIR / sectors
State the standard dimensions and altitude strata controlled by Terminal Control units such as Vancouver Terminal
30 nm radius 16000 ft
