RT Flashcards
prevent collisions between aircraft on the ground and in the air
air traffic control
to organize and expedite the flow of traffic in a safe and orderly manner
air traffic control
aeronautical radio communications - frequencies
118.0 MHz to 136.975 MHz
radio navigation - frequencies
108.0 MHz to 117.95 MHz
airborne radio equipment that includes a two-way radio
transceiver
part of the VHF radio system that receives and sends radio signal
antenna
CTAF meaning
common traffic advisory frequency
CTAF frequency
121.9 MHz
emergency frequency
121.5 MHz
the ATC controls the movement of aircraft on the airport runways and in the surrounding airspace through this frequency
tower frequency
responsible for the control of aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians and the rest of the airports movement area
ground control
delivers flight clearances to commercial flights and all IFR flights
clearance delivery
at larger airports, ATC guides traffic through the use of radars, using a separate frequency
approach and departure control
continuous broadcast of recorded non-control information in selected terminal areas
ATIS
its purpose is to improve controller effectiveness and to relieve the frequency congestion by automating the repetitive transmission of essential but routine information
ATIS
ATIS meaning
automatic terminal information service
subic tower frequency
118.2 MHz
ATIS
134.4 MHz
CTAF
121.9 MHz
en route facilities used by pilots to obtain weather information and advisories during cross country flights
FSS
FSS meaning
flight services stations
proper radio usage
who you are calling || who you are || where you are || what you want (intentions)
radio terms - let me know that you have received and understood this message
acknowledge
radio terms - yes
affirmative
radio terms - accept as satisfactory, permission for proposed action granted
approved
radio terms - separation between messages
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