Progress Test 3 Flashcards
What’s an SSR, and what advantage does it offer over PSR?
Secondary surveillance radar:
- Transponder transmits a UHF signal
- additional information can also be transmitted
What’re the special squawk codes for the following situations:
- Communications failure
- VFR conspicuity
- Distress
(1) 7600; (2) 7000; (3) 7700
When a new frequency is selected, what’s the first thing you should do?
Listen out
Transponders should never be turned on when flying in the circuit. True or false?
False
What’s the maximum number a transponder can be set to?
7777
How do you change the squawk of a transponder (the answers relate to different types of transponder)?
Press the desired numerical buttons to obtain the correct squawk (no need to set to STBY first)
Once set on the ground, an intercom squelch will not need further adjustment when airborne. True or false?
False
What does “readability 3” mean, and is it safe to fly?
Readable but with difficulty; flight not permitted
What’s the maximum rate to speak (words per minute) for aeronautical radio communications?
100 words per minute
How can you attempt to hear a distant communications radio station that would otherwise not be heard?
Disable the squelch control
How’re radios generally numbered in an a/c panel?
From the top down, commencing COM 1
When should IDENT be used and how’s it activated?
Only when instructed by ATC, and by briefly pressing the IDENT button on the transponder
Select a disadvantage of an intercom system:
Passenger chatter can cause you to miss a radio call destined for your a/c
PTT stands for what?
Press to talk
All audio panels allow a pilot to be isolated from the rest of the crew and passengers. True or false?
False
What’s the correct technique regarding headset microphone positioning to ensure clarity of transmission?
As close to the lips as possible, speaking clearly
Some intercom audio panels allow transmitting on two radios at the same time by pilot. True or false?
False
