VFR Communication

1-Aircraft Communications are

- amplitude modulator for VHF, UHF and VHF.
2- when the term cavok is used in an aviation routine weather report Metar what are the values of visibility and
Cloud?
- visibility 10 km or more, no Cloud below 5,000 ft/ ground.
3- when can the name of an aeronautical station be omitted?
select two options
a- when Allowed by the commander
b- when it will not cause confusion
c- when a flight plan has been filed
d- when communication has been established
correct answer B&D
4-What radiotelephony suffix of an aeronautical station offers a flight information service?
- Tower
5- which phrase shall be used if you want to say an error has been made in this transmission or message
indicated the correct version is,
- Q nh-1017, correction qnh 1016
6- which is the maximum distance at which you might expect a solid v h f contact over flat terrain at flight level
50?
- about 85 NM( 1.23√5000 = 87 nautical miles
7-And ATS uses the phrase break break they are indicating that;
- I am seizing transmission to one callsign and immediately commencing Communications with another callsign
in a busy R / T environment.
8-Which of the following abbreviated Cole signs of Cherokee x y-a b c is correct?
- Cherokee bravo charlie
9- urgency is defined as?
- a condition concerning the safety of an aircraft other vehicles or of a person on board but which does not
require immediate assistance.
10- that priority of the pilots message request QDM is
- greater than turn left heading…..
11- which phrase should be used if the repetition of an entire message is required?
- say again
12- which abbreviation is used for coordinated universal time?
- UTC
13- what would be the controllers response to a request from fastair 3 4 5 for a time check? To 23: 31 UTC?
- fast air 345 time two three three one
14- when the term overcast is used in an aviation routine weather report- Metar what is the amount of clouds
covering the sky?
- 100%
15- an aircraft station fails to establish radio contact with an aeronautical station on the designated frequency
what action is required by the pilots?
- attempt to establish contact with the station on alternative frequency.
16-if ATIS is U/S What would you say in the request to ATC?
a- aircraft call sign.
b- Station address
c- aircraft type
d- routing
e- request information
f- flight level / altitude
- Station addressed- aircraft call sign- routing- request information
17- you hear an emergency transmission on 121.5 MHz and the transmitting aircraft does not get a response
from a TC. What action should you take?
- Acknowledge the transmission and immediately relate to air traffic control.
18-how shall a pilot informed the control tower that he is prepared for takeoff?
-ready.
19-what is the order of priority of the following messages in the aeronautical mobile service?
-distress message , urgency message, Direction finding message.
20- What does the abbreviation HJ?
- Sunrise to sunset.
21-to which frequency bands do the frequencies 118.000-136.975 megahertz of the aeronautical mobile service
belong?
-very high frequency
22-your call sign is g z u l u. Asked to relay a message to g a b c d from Lille radar telling g a b c d to contact
Paris approach on 118. 275. select the correct message format:
- golf alpha bravo charlie delta, golf Zulu uniform lima uniform, relay from Lille radar, contact Paris approach on
118. 275.
23-an aircraft in state of emergency shall squawk.
-7700.
24-the clearance cleared for immediate takeoff Runway 03? IS..
-a flight safety message .
25-what does the phrase Rodger mean?
-I have received all of your last transmission.
26-Cherokee x y-ABC received the following instruction X-BC , climb Straight Ahead until to 500 feet before
turning right, wind to 70 degrees 6 minutes, cleared for takeoff. What is the correct read back?
-create ahead, add to 500 ft right turn, cleared for takeoff, X-BC.
27- an aircraft has suffered a radio receiver failure. Which of the following is not required in the transmitting blind
message?
-transmitting twice.
28- Which frequency shall be used for the first transmission of an emergency call?
- The air-to-ground frequency in use at the time.
29- what is the transponder code for radio communication failure?
- 7600
30- how are aeronautical stations referred to?
- Aeronautical station location and suffix of service provided.
31- it is to 3 December and you are in London, the local time is to 325 hours. What do you read back for the time
check?
- two three two five.
32- Which of these phrases is used to inform the control tower that a pilot performs a missed approach?
- Going around.
33- you have been calling the station without getting an answer. How long time at least is recommended to wait
before making a second call?
- 10 seconds.
34- Radar informs aircraft X-BC x-ray bravo charlie identified. What does this mean?
- Radar identification has been achieved.
35- A message preceded by the phrase transmitting blind do 2 receiver failure shall be transmitted…
- On the frequency in use at the time.
36- when transferring Communications between Air Traffic Service Unit what is the difference between the
instruction to contact the next unit or call the next unit?
- if instructed to contact the next Air Traffic Service Unit they will have your details whereas with a call of your full
details will need to be passed on initial contact.
37- a pilot reading back and given pressure setting of 1000 HPa,Should transmit?
- qnh one thousand
38- you receive an emergency message on the international distress frequency but no other station answers you
are required amongst other actions to stop....
- Acknowledge the message to the aircraft in the state of emergency then take immediate action to call all
necessary information available to the appropriate Air Traffic Service Unit.
39- What does the abbreviation HX mean?
- No specific working hours.
40- in descending order the priority of the following messages in the aeronautical mobile service is:
- flight safety message, meteorological message, flight regulatory message.
41- following a distress traffic situation that has been terminated, what is the correct transmission from the
controlling ATC unit?
-All station - distress traffic ended.
42-Which phrases shall be used if you want to say YES?
-Affirm.
43-An aircraft has a maximum climb rate of 1500/ feet per min. What is the correct reply if ATC asks are you able
to increase your rate of climb to 2000 feet per minute or greater?
-unable.
44-select the air traffic service in charge of control of local traffic, takeoff and landing at an airport?
-TOWER
45-What is the correct way of transmitting the number 3500 when indicating an altitude or height?
-three thousand five hundred.
46-How shall a pilot inform a RADAR control unit that the aircraft is not equipped with transponder?
-Negative transponder.
47-Under which circumstances may you expect a solid reception of the TOWER frequency 118.2 Mhz?
-Aircraft at high level in the vicinity of the ground station.
48-What does the term blind transmission mean?
-a transmission from one station to another station in circumstances where two-way communication cannot be
established but it is believed that the called station is able to receive the transmission.
49-What does QDM means?
-Magnetic heading to the station ( no wind)
50-On an aircraft not fitted with ACARS how will the pilot receive weather reports for a specific field?
-use the VOLMET for the latest METAR.
51-Which phenomenon will influence the reception of VHF transmission?
-Level of aircraft and terrain elevation.
52-In accordance with ICAO radiotelephony communication procedures what is the meaning of the phrase
CONFIRM?
-I request a verification of: a clearance , instruction, action, information.
53-Which elements of instructions or information shall always be read back?
-Runway in use, altimeter setting, SSR codes, level instructions, heading and speed instructions.
54-What is TMA?
-terminal control area.
55-Under which of the following circumstances shall an aircraft station squawk 7600?
-in case of radio communication failure.
56-When transmitting a message preceded by the phrase TRANSMITTING BLIND DUE TO RECEIVER
FAILURE during an enroute flight , the aircraft station shall also….
-advise the time of its next intended transmission.
57-The radar controller is transmitting CONFIRM SQUWAK , what does he mean?
-The controller wants to know which code is set on the transponder.
58-An aircraft is instructed to hold short of the runway in use. What is the correct phraseology to indicate it will
follow the instructions?
-Holding short.
59-Which is the frequency band containing frequencies of the aeronautical mobile service?
-118.000-136.975Mhz
60-What action is required by the pilot of an aircraft if he/she is unable to establish radio contact with an
aeronautical station?
-Try to establish communication with other aircraft or aeronautical station.
61-RADAR instructs aircraft X_BC , X-BC SQUWAK STANDY , what does this mean?
-X-BC is requested to switch to standby position on transponder.
62-You are in aircraft D-CURE , what is the correct read back to the following message RUNWAY IN USE 10,
WIND 130/10 kts , BRAKING ACTION POOR , QNH 1008.
-RWY 10, QNH 1008, DCURE
63-What is the radiotelephony call sign for the aeronautical station providing a flight information service?
-INFORMATION
64-The message to the aeronautical ground station PLEASE CALL A TAXI CAB FOR US WE WILL ARRIVE AT
1405 is:
-an unauthorized message.
65-Radio signals are attenuated as they pass through the tropopause. Assuming they are transmitted at the
same strength , which of the following VHF signals is likely to suffer least attenuation?
-an air to air communication between two aircrafts flying at 30000 feet.
66-What are the propagation characteristics of VHF?
-Practically straight line similar to light waves.
67-What is the Q-Code for magnetic heading to the station no wind?
-QDM
68-What are the Q codes used to establish altitude and height?
-QNH and QFE.
69-What does the abbreviation PAPI mean?
-precision approach path indicator.
70-What does the phrase READ BACK mean?
-Repeat all, or the specified part of this message back to me exactly as received.
71-What is the radiotelephony call sign suffix for the aeronautical station indicating aerodrome control service?
-TOWER
72-What does the phrase GO AHEAD mean?
-Proceed with your message.
73-What does the term SIMPLEX COMMUNICATION mean?
-Communication between two stations which takes place in one direction at a time.
74-What does good transmitting technique mean?
-use a normal conversation tone, speak clearly and distinctly.
75-What is the correct way of expressing visibility?
-Visibility 1200 meters.
76-What does the term AERONAUTICAL STATION mean?
-A station in the aeronautical mobile service located on land or in certain instances on board a ship or platform at
sea.
77-What is the definition of CAVOK?
-visibility is 10Km or more, no significant cloud below 5000 ft , no significant weather.
78-The aircraft is a robinson 200 registration F-WERT . How may ATC abbreviate the call sign?
-FRT
79-The transmission , modulation and frequency spectrum utilized by the aeronautical mobile service can be
described as .
-Direct wave VHF with amplitude modulation.
80-Aircraft X-BC has been instructed to contact stephenville TOWER on frequency 118.7 , what is the correct
response to indicate that it will follow the instructions?
-118.7 , X-BC.
81-Which of the following abbreviated call signs of aircraft XY-ABC is correct?
-X-BC
82-Aircraft G-ABCD is given conditional line up clearance behind a landing Airbus. Select from the available
answers the correct sequence of RT between the aircraft and ATC.
-ATC: G-ABCD report visual with landing Airbus on final.
Airbus in sight G-ABCD
G-ABCD behind the landing Airbus line up and wait behind , runway 26
Behind the landing Airbus line up and wait runway 26 G-ABCD
83-How is the visibility in an aviation routine report METAR expressed in plain language?
-Up to 5000 m in meters, above in Kilometers.
84-You are off Shore the far end YouTube cloud-based cannot climb above 1000 ft given no fuel considerations
or wind which of the following station would you apply to words to provide the quickest radio contact?
- 130 nautical mile away transmitter at 550 ft above ground.
85-how would the controller ask fast air 3 454 it's SS our capability?
- fast air 345 advised transponder capability.
86- What is the correct way of spelling out HB-JYC in a radio message?
- Hotel Bravo Juliet Yankee Charlie.
87- Regardless of your position, with what reference are time figures transmitted?
-UTC.
88-Flight safety messages are
-air traffic control messages.
89-You hear a strange radio transmission,1,2,3,4, LIlle approach what have you just heard?
-test transmission by Lille approach.
90-From the following list select two statements that are applicable to VFR departure:
a-ATC will give you specific departure instructions.
b-You should pass your departure designator.
c-ATC may pass relevant traffic information to the pilot.
d-You should report leaving the zone.
(((b & c )))
91-What is the correct response to the following message :
A-advise transponder capability—-- Mode sierra
B-Report altimeter setting and level—---- QNH 1008 Altitude 2000 feet
C-Traffic 1 oclock , 3 miles , turn left immediately to heading 050 degrees—---Left heading 050.
92-When shall the pilot of an aircraft experiencing communications failure keep a watch for instructions passed
by visual signals?
-When the aircraft is forming part of the aerodrome traffic at a controlled aerodrome.
93-What does D-ATIS stand for?
-Data link - automatic terminal information service.
94-When instructed by ATC to change frequency you find that it is silent and have no contact. What is the
appropriate action?
-return to previous frequency and re-establish contact with them.
95-When may the name of the location or the suffix in the callsign of an aeronautical station be omitted?
-When satisfactory communication has been established and provided it will not be confusing to do so.
96-How should aircraft XY-ABC call stephenville TOWER on initial call?
-Stephenville TOWER XY-ABC
97-In order to avoid a CB a pilot wants to turn right to magnetic heading 100 degrees. What is the correct way to
ask ATC unit for permission?
-Request right turn, heading one zero zero.
98-Which is the frequency separation between consecutive frequencies in the VHF band?
-8.33 Khz.
99-Which word or phrase shall be used if you want to say WAIT AND I WILL CALL YOU?
-Standby
100-An urgency call should be made…
-on the frequency currently in use.
101-Select four of the following statements that apply to inter pilot air-to-air communications:
A-it has a designated frequency
B-it can happen on any VHF frequency
C-It is a two way communication
D-It is used to pass operational information.
E-It is used in remote areas
F-It is used when two way radio communication cannot be used.
(A-C-D-E)
102-If you are requested to report your height , to which Q-code setting would you refer?
-QFE ( Field elevation for specific station and will read zero when on the ground)
103-When an aircraft station is unable to establish communication due to receiver failure , what procedure
should be taken?
-Transmit reports at scheduled times or positions preceded by the phrase TRANSMITTING BLIND DUE TO
RECEIVER FAILURE.
104-What is normally used for ATIS broadcast?
-Discreet VHF frequency and / or VOR
105- A message concerning an aircraft being threatened by grave and imminent danger, requiring immediate
assistance is called?
-Distress message
106-Air traffic control messages-clearances, instructions, etc.. belong to the category of …
-Flight safety message.
107-RADAR instructs aircraft XY-ABC , X-BC RESET SQUAWK 1015 what does this mean?
-X-BC is requested to reselect SSR code to 1015.
108-Which of the following frequencies is the international emergency frequency?
-121.500Mhz.
109-The priority of the instructions taxi to runway 05? Is…
-the same as line up runway 07 and wait. ( flight safety messages )
110-Which information can aircraft obtain in flight by VOLMET?
-Aviation routine weather report METAR of a specific airport.
111-ATC instructs you to contact Stephenville tower and there is no response on the new frequency. What action
should you take?
-return to previous frequency.
112-If all attempts to establish radio contact with a ground station fail, the pilot of an airplane shall transmit
messages preceded by the phrase….
-Transmitting blind.
113-Which phrase shall be used if you want to say I SHOULD LIKE TO KNOW or I WISH TO OBTAIN?
-request.
114-What is the correct way to transmit and read back frequency 120.375Mhz ( VHF channel separated by
25Khz)?
-one two zero decimal three seven.
115-How should a pilot terminate the read-back of an ATC clearance?
-with his own aircraft call-sign.
116-Which of these statements best describes the meaning of the phrase standby?
-Wait and I will call you.
117-How should the altimeter settings QNH 1000 be transmitted?
-QNH one thousand.
118-What is the Q Code for magnetic bearing from the station?
-QDR Magnetic bearing from the station or feature.
119-On the readability scale what does Readability 5 mean?
-Perfectly readable.
120-A pilot is flying F-GTPO. The controller says: F-PO when passing 1500 ft contact Lille approach 126.475
what will be the reply?
-When passing 1500 ft , 126.475 F-PO.
121-Which is the frequency separation between consecutive frequencies in the VHF band?
-25Khz
122-When the term Broken is used on an aviation routine weather report-METAR , what is the amount of cloud
covering the sky?
-5-7 Octas.
123-What does the instruction GO AROUND mean?
-Carry out a missed approach.
124-If two radio waves from the same transmitter reach the receiver by different paths at the same time, there
will be phases differences between the signals . These phase differences will cause the change in signal
strength , producing the effect known as ….
-Fading.
125-What may be omitted in a readback to the controller?
A-Traffic information.
B-RADAR control
C-Transition level
D-Level instructions
-Traffic information.
126-You have sent a message to an ATS unit, which has replied, DMTAY, STANDBY. What should you now say?
-Say nothing, just wait.
127-What is VOLMET?
-Meteorological information for aircraft in flight.
128-When transmitting time, what time shall be used?
-UTC coordinated universal time.
129-What does the term DUPLEX COMMUNICATION mean?
-Communication between two stations that can take place in both directions simultaneously .
130-In radiotelephony communication the message will be more effective and understandable , if the operators…
-maintain the speaking volume at a constant level.
131-