Radiotelephony Flashcards
Where can the languages available at a given station be found?
Aeronautical Information Publication for the facilities.
When can plain language be used?
Only when standardised phraseology cannot serve an intended transmission, plain language shall be used.
What is the ICAO recommended speech rate?
100 words per minute
What is the VHF spectrum?
118.000 to 136.975MHz
What is the VHF spacing in Europe?
25kHz or 8.33kHz
How should frequencies be pronounced?
All 6 digits separately.
What form should test transmissions take?
a) the identification of the aeronautical station being called
b) the aircraft identification
c) the words “RADIO CHECK”
d) the frequency being used
What are the readabilities of transmissions?
1 = Unreadable
2 = Readable now and then
3 = Readable but with difficulty
4 = Readable
5 = Perfectly readable
How are numbers transmitted?
Each digit is transmitted separately.
Except for altitude, height, RVR and vis, which can contain whole 100s or 1000s.
What does ACKNOWLEDGE mean?
Let me know that you have received and understood this message
What does AFFIRM mean?
Yes
What does APPROVED mean?
Permission for proposed action granted
What does BREAK mean?
I hereby indicate the separation between portions of the message
What does BREAK BREAK mean?
I hereby indicate the separation between messages transmitted to different aircraft in a very busy environment
What does CANCEL mean?
Annul the previously transmitted clearance
What does CHECK mean?
Examine a system or procedure
What does CLEARED mean?
Authorised to proceed under the conditions specified
What does CONFIRM mean?
I request verification
What does CONTACT mean?
Establish communications with a station where details have usually been passed
What does CORRECT mean?
True or Accurate
What does CORRECTION mean?
An error has been made in this transmission
What does DISREGARD mean?
Ignore
What does HOW DO YOU READ mean?
What is the readability of my transmission?
What does I SAY AGAIN mean?
I repeat for clarity or emphasis
What does MAINTAIN mean?
Continue in accordance with the conditions specified
What does MONITOR mean?
Listen out on the frequency
What does NEGATIVE mean?
No, or permission not granted
What does OUT mean?
The exchange of transmissions is ended and no response is expected
What does OVER mean?
My transmission is ended, and I expect a response from you
What does READ BACK mean?
Repeat all, or the specified part, of this message back to me exactly as received.
What does RECLEARED mean?
A change has been made to your last clearance and this new clearance supersedes the previous clearance.
What does REPORT mean?
Pass me the following information
What does REQUEST mean?
I wish to obtain
What does ROGER mean?
I have received all of your last transmission
What does SAY AGAIN mean?
Repeat all, or the following part, of your last transmission
What does SPEAK SLOWER mean?
Reduce your rate of speech
What does STANDBY mean?
Wait and I will call you
What does UNABLE mean?
I cannot comply with your request, instruction, or clearance
What does WILCO mean?
I understand your message and will comply with it
Where would ‘Words Twice’ be used?
As a Request
As information
When can aircraft callsigns be abbreviated?
After satisfactory communication has been established, and provided that no confusion is likely to occur.
Which callsigns can be abbreviated?
Only those using aircraft registrations
Can FPL Callsigns be abbreviated?
No
How are callsigns using registations abbreviated?
For Aircraft Reg
The first and at least the last two characters of the aircraft registration
G CD or Cessna CD
For Telephony Designator and Aircraft Reg
The telephony designator of the aircraft operator, followed by at least the last two characters of the aircraft registration
FASTAIR AB
How are aircraft, vehicles and tugs instructed to move on the ground?
Aircraft - Taxi
Vehicles - Proceed
Tugs - Tow
Are to and via required words in ground movement instructions?
Yes, the words ‘to’ and ‘via’ must be used in ground movement instructions.
When can a conditional runway crossing be given?
When there is no ambiguity and the aircraft and/or vehicle can be seen by both the controller and pilot/driver.
What message is a distress message?
MAYDAY
What message is an urgency message?
PAN-PAN
What are the contents of a MAYDAY message?
Name of Station Addressed
Aircraft Ident
Nature of Emergency
Pilots Intentions
Position, level and heading
Other Information
What are the contents of a PAN-PAN message?
Name of Station Addressed
Aircraft Ident
Nature of Emergency
Pilots Intentions
Position, level and heading
Pilot Qualification
Other Information
