RTF 4

Question 1

In order to reduce RTF commas, pilots will make position reports only when?

Answer 1

On first call from another centre/sector (will contain a/c info and FL only)
On reaching the limit of ATC clearance.
When instructed by ATC.

Question 2

Controllers are to instruct pilots to make position reports when?

Answer 2

When outside ATS surveillance cover.
Before identification has been achieved.
As detailed in local procedures.

Question 3

Aircraft intending to land at an aerodrome within the Medway FIR is to be cleared on initial contact with an en-route sector:

Answer 3

To a specified holding facility, if planning to remain in CAS to destination.
Or to leave CAS at an appropriate point

Question 4

Why may you never clear an aircraft ‘flight planned route to destination’?

Answer 4

Because aircraft may have a different route or be unaware of ATC requirements

Question 5

Climb/descent instructions may contain?

Answer 5

Level restrictions,
Expedite,
‘Expect levels’

Question 6

What should climb/descent instructions never contain?

Answer 6

“Good rate” - too ambiguous

Question 7

What does expedite mean?

Answer 7

Require pilots to climb/descend at best rate. Not possible for large level differences

Question 8

What does expect level mean?

Answer 8

Emphasises agreed level in initial descent clearance.

Question 9

What phrase must not be used for when re-issuing instructions to climb/descend?

Answer 9

Re-cleared

Question 10

Stop climb/descent instructions must be used when?

Answer 10

When telling an a/c to stop at an intermediate level

Question 11

What does Abeam mean and why is it used?

Answer 11

Level with. Used for clarity so pilot doesn’t have to route to a point.

Question 12

Transfer of comms should be passed in?

Answer 12

A single message

Question 13

Items requiring a read back should not precede….

Answer 13

Frequency/channel change instructions

Question 14

If you make a mistake, what should you do?

Answer 14

Read ‘correction’ then give correct information

Question 15

If pilot makes a mistake, what should you do?

Answer 15

Use ‘negative’ then give correct info

Question 16

What term should you not use in place of correction or negative?

Answer 16

Disregard

Question 17

Define broadcast transmissions

Answer 17

ATC wishing to broadcast info to all a/c likely to receive it. Message should be prefaced with the call “all stations”. No reply is generally expected to such general calls unless requested

Question 18

Comms equipment should always be checked when?

Answer 18

On handover @ 24 hour unit.
Otherwise @ start of shift.
Opening new control position. 
After return from maintenance/ repair.
If suspect.

Question 19

What should you do if the following comms equipment is not working correctly:
Frequency unserviceable?
Interference/ jamming?
Cross transmission?
Headset unserviceable?

Answer 19

Change frequency/ control position.
Change frequency.
Re-transmit.
Use standby/ emergency headset.

Question 20

How would you recognise unlawful interference comms?

Answer 20

Message out of context, non-standard phraseology, not repeated when required, change of voice.

Question 21

What procedures must be followed if unlawful interference comms is suspected?

Answer 21

Report immediately, note what was said, record and retain R/T

Question 22

“Pass your message”

Answer 22

The use of calling stations call sign followed by answering stations callsign is considered invitation to proceed with transmission.

Question 23

What is QSY?

Answer 23

Q code indicating frequency change

Question 24

WAYSRAL

Answer 24

Write as you speak, read as you listen