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Radiotelephony Flashcards

1
Q

Where can the languages available at a given station be found?

A

Aeronautical Information Publication for the facilities.

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2
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When can plain language be used?

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Only when standardised phraseology cannot serve an intended transmission, plain language shall be used.

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3
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What is the ICAO recommended speech rate?

A

100 words per minute

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4
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What is the VHF spectrum?

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118.000 to 136.975MHz

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5
Q

What is the VHF spacing in Europe?

A

25kHz or 8.33kHz

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6
Q

How should frequencies be pronounced?

A

All 6 digits separately.

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7
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What form should test transmissions take?

A

a) the identification of the aeronautical station being called
b) the aircraft identification
c) the words “RADIO CHECK”
d) the frequency being used

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8
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What are the readabilities of transmissions?

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1 = Unreadable
2 = Readable now and then
3 = Readable but with difficulty
4 = Readable
5 = Perfectly readable

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9
Q

How are numbers transmitted?

A

Each digit is transmitted separately.

Except for altitude, height, RVR and vis, which can contain whole 100s or 1000s.

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10
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What does ACKNOWLEDGE mean?

A

Let me know that you have received and understood this message

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11
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What does AFFIRM mean?

A

Yes

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12
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What does APPROVED mean?

A

Permission for proposed action granted

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13
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What does BREAK mean?

A

I hereby indicate the separation between portions of the message

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14
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What does BREAK BREAK mean?

A

I hereby indicate the separation between messages transmitted to different aircraft in a very busy environment

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15
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What does CANCEL mean?

A

Annul the previously transmitted clearance

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16
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What does CHECK mean?

A

Examine a system or procedure

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17
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What does CLEARED mean?

A

Authorised to proceed under the conditions specified

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18
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What does CONFIRM mean?

A

I request verification

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19
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What does CONTACT mean?

A

Establish communications with a station where details have usually been passed

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20
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What does CORRECT mean?

A

True or Accurate

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21
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What does CORRECTION mean?

A

An error has been made in this transmission

22
Q

What does DISREGARD mean?

A

Ignore

23
Q

What does HOW DO YOU READ mean?

A

What is the readability of my transmission?

24
Q

What does I SAY AGAIN mean?

A

I repeat for clarity or emphasis

25
Q

What does MAINTAIN mean?

A

Continue in accordance with the conditions specified

26
Q

What does MONITOR mean?

A

Listen out on the frequency

27
Q

What does NEGATIVE mean?

A

No, or permission not granted

28
Q

What does OUT mean?

A

The exchange of transmissions is ended and no response is expected

29
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What does OVER mean?

A

My transmission is ended, and I expect a response from you

30
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What does READ BACK mean?

A

Repeat all, or the specified part, of this message back to me exactly as received.

31
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What does RECLEARED mean?

A

A change has been made to your last clearance and this new clearance supersedes the previous clearance.

32
Q

What does REPORT mean?

A

Pass me the following information

33
Q

What does REQUEST mean?

A

I wish to obtain

34
Q

What does ROGER mean?

A

I have received all of your last transmission

35
Q

What does SAY AGAIN mean?

A

Repeat all, or the following part, of your last transmission

36
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What does SPEAK SLOWER mean?

A

Reduce your rate of speech

37
Q

What does STANDBY mean?

A

Wait and I will call you

38
Q

What does UNABLE mean?

A

I cannot comply with your request, instruction, or clearance

39
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What does WILCO mean?

A

I understand your message and will comply with it

40
Q

Where would ‘Words Twice’ be used?

A

As a Request
As information

41
Q

When can aircraft callsigns be abbreviated?

A

After satisfactory communication has been established, and provided that no confusion is likely to occur.

42
Q

Which callsigns can be abbreviated?

A

Only those using aircraft registrations

43
Q

Can FPL Callsigns be abbreviated?

A

No

44
Q

How are callsigns using registations abbreviated?

A

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

45
Q

How are aircraft, vehicles and tugs instructed to move on the ground?

A

Aircraft - Taxi

Vehicles - Proceed

Tugs - Tow

46
Q

Are to and via required words in ground movement instructions?

A

Yes, the words ‘to’ and ‘via’ must be used in ground movement instructions.

47
Q

When can a conditional runway crossing be given?

A

When there is no ambiguity and the aircraft and/or vehicle can be seen by both the controller and pilot/driver.

48
Q

What message is a distress message?

A

MAYDAY

49
Q

What message is an urgency message?

A

PAN-PAN

50
Q

What are the contents of a MAYDAY message?

A

Name of Station Addressed
Aircraft Ident
Nature of Emergency
Pilots Intentions
Position, level and heading
Other Information

51
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What are the contents of a PAN-PAN message?

A

Name of Station Addressed
Aircraft Ident
Nature of Emergency
Pilots Intentions
Position, level and heading
Pilot Qualification
Other Information

Air Traffic Management (26 decks)

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