Radio + transponder Flashcards

1
Q

Initial radio call steps

A
  1. Listen to ATIS
  2. Switch to wellington delivery
  3. Establish contact with wellington delivery
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2
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ATIS frequency

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126.90

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3
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Wellington delivery frequency

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128.20

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4
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Establishing contact with Wellington delivery

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a/c: “Wellington Delivery, CALLSIGN, INFORMATION LETTER, QNH’

Tower: “CALLSIGN, Wellington Delivery, go ahead”

a/c: “ CALLSIGN, on the western apron, request clearance to operate in the circuit”

Tower: “CALLSIGN, INFORMATION LETTER confirmed, cleared to operate in the circuit 1500 feet and below, taxi and hold at L3, contact tower on 118.80 when ready”

a/c: “Cleared to operate in the circuit 1500 feet and below, taxi and hold at L3, contact tower on 118.80 when ready, CALLSIGN”

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5
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Radio call when ready for departure

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Switch to Wellington Tower on 118.80

a/c: “Wellington Tower, CALLSIGN, ready”

Tower: “ CALLSIGN, hold at M5”

a/c: “ Hold at M5, CALLSIGN”

Tower: “CALLSIGN, line up and wait runway 34”

a/c: “Line up and wait, runway 34, CALLSIGN”

Tower: “CALLSIGN, runway 34, cleared for takeoff”

a/c: “ Cleared for takeoff, runway 34, CALLSIGN”

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6
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Radio call when downwind (#1)

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a/c: CALLSIGN, downwind request touch and go

Tower: “CALLSIGN, continue approach, number 1”

a/c: “ Continue approach, number 1, CALLSIGN”

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Radio call when downwind (#2)

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a/c: CALLSIGN, downwind request touch and go

Tower: CALLSIGN, report sighting an Airbus on a 3 mile final”

a/c: “looking for traffic, CALLSIGN”

Once you have the traffic in sight

a/c: “Traffic in sight, CALLSIGN”

Tower: Continue approach, number 2 behind the airbus, caution wake turbulence”

a/c: Continue approach number 2 behind the airbus, CALLSIGN”

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8
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Radio call when short final (touch and go)

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Tower: “ CALLSIGN, runway 34 cleared touch and go”

a/c: “Cleared touch and go, runway 34, CALLSIGN”

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9
Q

Transponder mode C (charlie)

A

Gives position and altitude

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10
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Transponder mode A (alpha)

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Gives position only

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11
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Transponder code 1200

A

Code for all VFR flights when not operating in the circuit

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12
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Transponder code 2200

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Used when operating in the circuit

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13
Q

Transponder code 1300

A

Gliders and balloons

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14
Q

Transponder code 1400

A

a/c in general aviation areas

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15
Q

Transponder code 1500

A

civil helicopters

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16
Q

Transponder code 7700

A

Emergency / distress

17
Q

Transponder code 7600

A

Communication failure

18
Q

Transponder code 7500

A

Unlawful interference

19
Q

Is Wellington control zone transponder mandatory airspace

A

Yes

20
Q

ATC light signal: steady green

A

a/c in air = cleared to land
a/c on ground = cleared for takeoff

21
Q

ATC light signal: series of green flashes

A

a/c in air = Return for landing (clearance to land and to taxi will be given in due course)
a/c on ground = Cleared to taxi

21
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ATC light signal: steady red

A

a/c in air = giveaway to other a/c and continue circling
a/c on ground = stop

22
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ATC light signal: Series of red flashes

A

a/c in air = Aerodrome unsafe, do not land
a/c on ground = Taxi clear of landing area in use

23
Q

ATC light signal: Flashing white

A

a/c in air = Land at this aerodrome and proceed to apron
a/c on ground = Return to starting point on aerodrome

24
Q

ATC light signal: Alternating red and green flashes

A

a/c in air = Danger, be on the alert
a/c on ground = Danger, be on the alert

25
Q

Wellington CTR/C loss of communications procedure - Outside of CTR/C

A
  • Remain clear and proceed to alternate aerodrome
  • Squawk 7600
  • Report arrival to flight information
26
Q

Wellington CTR/C loss of communications procedure - Inside CTR/C not issued circuit joining instructions

A
  • Vacate CTR/C via the sector you entered
  • Squawk 7600
  • When clear of control zone proceed to alternate aerodrome
  • Report arrival to flight information
27
Q

Wellington CTR/C loss of communications procedure - Inside CTR/C and issued circuit joining instructions or in case of emergency or through stress of weather: operating WEST of instrument sector

A
  • Squawk 7600
  • Proceed to airport holding pattern at 1500ft
  • Observe and follow light signals from tower
  • If lights not observed carry out 3 orbits of holding pattern and then join base leg for runway in use
28
Q

Wellington CTR/C loss of communications procedure - Inside CTR/C and issued circuit joining instructions or in case of emergency or through stress of weather: operating EAST of instrument sector

A
  • Squawk 7600
  • Descend to not above 1000ft
  • Proceed to mid downwind position
  • Observe and follow light signals from tower
  • If lights not observed carry out 3 orbits downwind and continue in the circuit for runway in use
29
Q

Wellington CTR/C loss of communications procedure what if weather conditions prevent the use of airport holding pattern at 1500ft

A

Make 3 orbits west of island bay then join left base for 34 or cross the extended centreline and join lefthand downwind for 16