HCAA

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

GR-2

17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 3

GR-3

17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-4

17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Orbit right, means

O
O
O
O

turn right to avoid other traffic

make a 360 degr. Turn to the right
continue to make right hand turn until advised
right hand circuits in use

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 4

The frequency used for the first transmission of MAYDAY call should be:
O
O
O
O

The distress frequency 121.5mhz

Any international distress frequency
Approach frequency of the nearest airfield
The frequency currently in use

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 5

GR-5

17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-6

17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

STANDBY, means:
O
O
O
O

selected STANDBY on the SSR transponder

wait and i will call you again
hold your present position
continue on present heading and listen out

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 2

readable with difficulty

readable
readable with background
unreadable

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Pts.: 1,00

Using the readability scale,readability 4 means:

O
O
O
O

17/11/2005

fifteen hundred feet

wun fife feet
wun tousand fife hundred feet
wun fife zero zero feet

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

GR-1

An altitude of 1500 feet is transmitted as:

O
O
O
O

Typ: MC 1

Typ: MC 6

The correct abbreviation of the full callsign AIRLINK GBBRA is:

O
O
O
O

AIRLINK ROMEO ALPHA

AIRLINK GOLF ROMEO ALPHA
GOLF ROMEO ALPHA
AIRLINK GOLF BRAVO ALPHA

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 7

GR-7

17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-8

17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-9

17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-10 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-11 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

SQUAWK 1234, means

O
O
O
O

make a test transmission on 123.4mhz

count up to 4 for test purposes
select this code on the SSR transponder
transmit for a VDF bearing

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 8

The phrase 'take-off' is used by a pilot:

O
O
O
O

never.It is used only by a ground station

only to request immediate clearance
after the a/c is airborne
only to acknowledge take off clearance

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 9

The Q code for the measurment of altitude is:

O
O
O
O

QFF
QNH
QNE
QFE

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

10

VACATE RIGHT' means:

O
O
O
O

clear the runway immediately

continue right to the end of the runway
take thenext runway exit on the right
turn right after take off

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

11

Typ: MC 11

A blind transmission is:

O
O
O
O

a transmission from an a/c to obtain VDF guidance to descent from the initial approach altitude
to a position from which an approach canbe completed visually
a transmission from an aeronautical station to all a/c on its frequency
a transmission of information relating to the safety of air navigation that is not addressed to a
specific station or stations
a transmission made in circumstances where two-way communications cannot be established
but it is believed that the called station is able to receive the transmission.

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

12

Typ: MC 10

Typ: MC 12

GR-12 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

VERIFY'
O
O
O
O

check and confirm your last message

repeat your last transmission
read back VDF bearing
confirm your last message

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

13

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 15

GR-15 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-16 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GO AROUND' means:
O
O
O
O

Make a 360 turn

Overtake the aircraft ahead
Taxi past the aircraft on the holding point
Carry out a missed approach

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 16

On hearing a Distress message a pilot must:

O
O
O
O

Acknowledge the message immediately and standby to relay further messages if required
Maintain radio silence and monitor the frequency to ensure assistance is provided
Change frequency because radio silence will be imposed on the frequency in use
Take control of the situation and co-ordinate the efforts of all agencies in the rescue operation

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 17

GR-17 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A pilot may abbreviate his aircraft callsign only:

O
O
O
O

When he considers no confusion with another similar callsign is likely to occur on the frequency
in use
When communicating with the departure and destination airfields
If it has first been abbreviated by the aeronautical ground station on the frequency in
use
After having established communication with an aeronautical ground station on the frequency in
use

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

18

GR-14 17/11/2005

3
5
2
1

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

17

Typ: MC 14

A class 'B' VDF bearing is accurate to within:

O
O
O
O

16

Pts.: 1,00

NEGATIVE INSTRUCTION
UNABLE TO COMPLY
NO CAN DO
CANCEL INSTRUCTION

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

15

GR-13 17/11/2005

If a pilot receives an instruction from ATC that he cannot carry out he should use the
phrase:
O
O
O
O

14

Typ: MC 13

Typ: MC 18

GR-18 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A pilot is required to read back:

O
O
O

Altimeter settings, taxi information, terminal weather, runway clearances, approach aid
serviceability
Route clearances, speed instructions, weather reports, taxi clearances, runway state
information
ATC route clearances, runway clearances, conditional clearances, actual weather reports-3
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SSR operating instructions, take-off clearances, altimeter settings, VDF information, frequency
changes

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

19

O
O

Typ: MC 20

GR-20 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A DISTRESS message is preceded by the call............................and would be sent by an

aircraft that is in a condition..............................
O
O
O
O

Mayday Mayday Mayday

of being threatened by imminent danger and of requiring
immediate assistance
Mayday Mayday Mayday concerning the safety of an aircraft but does not require immediate
assistance
Pan Pan Pan concerning the safety of an aircraft but does not require immediate assistance
Pan Pan Pan Pan Pan Pan
of being threatened by imminent danger and of requiring
immediate assistance.

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 21

GR-21 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The correct pronunciation for the number 2500 when used to pass altitude, height,
cloud height or visibility by radiotelephony is:
O
O
O
O

TWO FIFE ZERO ZERO

TO TOUSAND FIFE HUNDRED
TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

22

Typ: MC 22

GR-22 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Pilots requiring a MATZ penetration should pass the following information:

O
O
O
O

Callsign; Position; Altitude; ETA MATZ; Next position

Callsign; A/C type; Position; ETA; Altitude; Destination
Callsign; A/C Type; Position; Altitude/FL; Flight conditions
Callsign; A/C.Type; Position; Heading; Altitude/FL; Intentions

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

23

Pts.: 1,00

Any station established to exchange radiotelephony communications

a station in the aeronautical telecommunication service located on land or on board an aircraft
to exchange radiotelephony communications
An airborne station forming part of the AFTN
A station in the aeronautical mobile service located on land or, in certain circumstances, on
board a ship or on a platform at sea

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

21

GR-19 17/11/2005

The term 'aeronautical station' means:

O
O

20

Typ: MC 19

Typ: MC 23

GR-23 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

What are the two classified states of Emergency Message?

O
O
O
O

Distress and Urgency

Emergency and PAN PAN
MAYDAY and PAN PAN
Emergency and Security

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

24

O
O

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 26

GR-26 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-27 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The word ROGER means:

O
O
O
O

message received and understOd

I have received all your last transmission
pass your message
that is correct

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 27

For callsign CALAIR GABCD the correct abbreviation is:

O
O
O
O

CALAIR Charlie Delta

Golf Charlie Delta
CALAIR Golf Charlie Delta
CALAIR Golf Alpha Delta

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 28

GR-28 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-29 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Using the readability scale, readability 5 means:

O
O
O
O

unreadable
readable with difficulty
perfectly readable
readable now and then

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

29

GR-25 17/11/2005

which may only be used by aircraft flying in accordance with the instrument flight rules
in which the controller will inform the pilot of the bearing, distance and, if known, the altitude of
conflicting traffic
in which the controller will provide radar separation from all other traffic
in which the controller will direct the aircraft to avoid the other traffic

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

28

Typ: MC 25

A Radar Information Service (RIS) is an ATC service:

O
O

27

Pts.: 1,00

Position; Heading; Altitude; Destination; Intention

Aircraft identification; Type; Level; Intention; Type of service required
Aircraft identification and type; Estimated position; Level; Flight conditions; Type of service
required
Aircraft identification and type; Estimated position; Heading; Level; Intention; Type of service
required

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

26

GR-24 17/11/2005

On a VFR navigation exercise you request a flight information service from an ATSU
providing a LARS. After your initial call, you are invited to "pass your message" which
should consist of:
O
O
O

25

Typ: MC 24

Typ: MC 29

An Aeronautical Station is defined as:

O
O
O
O

a radio communication service between aircraft stations and ground stations or between aircraft
stations
a land station in the aeronautical mobile service. In certain instances, an aeronautical station
may be placed on board a ship or an earth satellite
a mobile station in the aeronautical mobile service on board an aircraft
a radio station broadcasting aeronautical information

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

30

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 32

GR-32 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The correct pronunciation of the frequency 122.1 MHz when passed by radiotelephony
is:
O
O
O
O

ONE TWO TWO POINT ONE

ONE TWO TWO DECIMAL ONE
ONE TWENTY TWO DAYSEEMAL ONE
WUN TO TO DAYSEEMAL WUN

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 33

GR-33 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

When asked by ATC "Are you able to maintain FL 40" the correct reply contains the
phrase:
O
O
O
O

AFFIRM or NEGATIVE
WILCO
NO SIR
ROGER

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 34

GR-34 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

With the SSR transponder selected ON, the ATSU message "G-ABCD Verify your
level" would be made to:
O
O
O
O

check your altimeter setting

identify the aircraft position
check and confirm the accuracy of the Mode C level information displayed to the controller
check with the pilot that mode C is selected ON

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

35

GR-31 17/11/2005

two thousand four hundred feet

two four hundred feet
two four zero zero feet
twenty four hundred feet

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

34

Typ: MC 31

An altitude of 2400 feet is transmitted as:

O
O
O
O

33

Pts.: 1,00

ten twenty hours

One zero two zero' or 'two zero'
one zero two zero
ten two zero.

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

32

GR-30 17/11/2005

A time of 1020 hours is transmitted as:

O
O
O
O

31

Typ: MC 30

Typ: MC 35

GR-35 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Which of the following is a conditional clearance ?

O
O
O
O

Redwing 42, Take-off at your discretion

G-BOJR, after the Jersey European 146, taxi to holding point D runway 26
G-ZZ, Report Final, two ahead
Fastair 345, Line-Up and hold

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

36

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 38

GR-38 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

On a long straight-in approach to land, the call "Long FinaP'would be made at a range
of:
O
O
O
O

3 nm
between 4 nm and 8 nm
2 nm
25 nm

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 39

GR-39 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-40 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The abbreviation ATIS stands for:

O
O
O
O

Aircraft Technical Information Service

Aerodrome Traffic Information Service
Air Traffic Information Service
Automatic Terminal Information Service

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 40

URGENCY is defined as a condition:

O
O
O
O

concerning the safety of an aircraft or other .vehicle or of some person on board or within sight,
but which does not require immediate assistance
concerning the safety of an aircraft or other vehicle or of some person on board or within sight
and requiring immediate assistance
of being threatened by serious and or immediate danger and of requiring immediate assistance
requiring urgent assistance from ground stations

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

41

GR-37 17/11/2005

callsign, type, intentions and ETA at entry point

callsign, altitude, heading and ETA at entry point
callsign, type, AS, ETA at entry point and destination
callsign, type, position, heading, intentions and ETA at entry point

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

40

Typ: MC 37

When requesting a special VFR clearance in fjight, ATC must be given details of:
O
O
O
O

39

Pts.: 1,00

select the SSR transponder mode to "ALT"

say again your callsign
operate the SSR transponder "special position identification" feature
select the SSR transponder code to 7000

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

38

GR-36 17/11/2005

' SQUAWK IDENT' means:

O
O
O
O

37

Typ: MC 36

Typ: MC 41

GR-41 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The callsign prefix 'Tyro' indicates that:

O
O
O
O

the aircraft is not in immediate need of assistance

the pilot lacks experience
this is a practice emergency
the pilot is lost

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

42

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 44

GR-44 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 45

GR-45 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 46

GR-46 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-47 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A pilot shall ask for a QFE as follows:

O
O
O
O

Request Quebec Foxtrot Echo

Request Queen Fox Easy
Request Quebec Fox Easy
Request Quebec Fox Echo

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

ATIS is to be found on:

O
O
O
O

the Tower frequency

a discrete VHF or a VOR frequency
a discrete VHF frequency
the Approach frequency

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

The phrase "Squawk Charlie" means:

O
O
O
O

press the ident button on the transponder

select altitude (ALT) on the transponder
confirm the transponder is selected ON
select 7700 on the transponder

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

47

GR-43 17/11/2005

including simulated distress or urgency situations

not including any simulated distress incident
at no time; only the FIS frequency should be used
only on dual crew flights

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

46

Typ: MC 43

The frequency 121.5 MHz may be used to practise emergency procedures:

O
O
O
O

45

Pts.: 1,00

10
1
2
5

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

44

GR-42 17/11/2005

A Class B bearing is accurate to within:

O
O
O
O

43

Typ: MC 42

Typ: MC 47

Which of the following messages has the highest priority?

O
O
O
O

REPORT FINAL NUMBER 1

CAUTION, WORK IN PROGRESS ON THE TAXIWAY
REQUEST QDM
TAXI TO THE REFUELLING PUMPS

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

48

Typ: MC 48

Typ: MC 49

Typ: MC 50

Pts.: 1,00

GR-51 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

DAAIS stands for:

O
O
O
O

District Aerial Activity Information System

Dangerous Activity and Interception Service
Danger Area Activity Information Service
Descent And Approach Information System

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 51

The three main categories of aeronautical communication service are:

O
O
O
O

Emergency, airways, VFR

Air/ground, flight information, ATC
ATC, operations, meteorological
Ground, lower airspace, upper airspace

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 52

GR-52 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

In the event of a radio failure the SSR transponder should be set to:
O
O
O
O

7700
7600
7500
7000

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

53

GR-50 17/11/2005

Advise you of possible conflict

Give you a radar approach
Give you standard separation from all traffic
Give you an air traffic control service

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

52

Pts.: 1,00

A radar advisory service will:

O
O
O
O

51

GR-49 17/11/2005

Wun tO fife zero feet

Twelve fifty feet
One thousand two hundred and five zero feet
One thousand two hundred and fifty feet

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

50

Pts.: 1,00

A height of 1250 feet is transmitted as:

O
O
O
O

49

GR-48 17/11/2005

Typ: MC 53

GR-53 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The correct abbreviation of the callsign Speedbird G-BGDC is:

O
O
O
O

G-DC
Speedbird G-DC
Speedbird DC
Speedbird G-BC

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

54

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 56

GR-56 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A Pilot may file a flight plan with an ATSU during flight. The frequency that would
normally be used for this purpose is:
O
O
O
O

RADAR
APPROACH
TOWER
FIR

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 57

GR-57 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The correct RTF call when you are ready to take off is:
O
O
O
O

Request take-off
Ready for departure
Request departure clearance
Roger take-off

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 58

GR-58 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

What is the correct way of spelling out FRI-VOR in a radio message?

O
O
O
O

Foxtrot Romeo India - Victor Oscar Romeo

Foxtrot Romeo India - VOR
Friday - VOR
Fox Romeo India - VOR

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

59

GR-55 17/11/2005

callsign, position, level, heading, ETA

callsign, route, position, level, request
callsign, position, level, intention and ETA at destination
callsign, position, time, level, next position and ETA

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

58

Typ: MC 55

The correct order and content of a position report is:

O
O
O
O

57

Pts.: 1,00

readable but with difficulty

perfectly readable
reading only half the time
unreadable

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

56

GR-54 17/11/2005

Your radio check is reported as 'Readability 3', your transmission is:

O
O
O
O

55

Typ: MC 54

Typ: MC 59

GR-59 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

You receive the message "G-ABCD Squawk Ident". You should:

O
O
O
O

operate the special position identification on the SSR transponder

select ALT - altitude reporting facility (Mode C) on the SSR transponder
select STAND-BY on the SSR transponder
reply giving your callsign

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

60

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 62

GR-62 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Which aeronautical communication service provides automated airfield and

meteorological information for departing and arriving traffic?
O
O
O
O

AFIS
ATIS
FIS
LARS

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 63

GR-63 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

When arriving at an airfield whose callsign ends with the Suffix "Information", the
pilot's correct response to the call: "G-ABCD land at your discretion, Surface wind
260/07"should be:
O
O
O
O

Cleared to land G-ABCD

Land at my discretion G-ABCD
G-ABCD
Roger G-CD

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 64

GR-64 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A pilot who has already established communication with a civil or military ATSU
should in the event of being confronted with an emergency:
O
O
O
O

make a MAYDAY call on 121.5 MHz

make a distress call on the frequency in use and maintain the allocated SSR code
select 7700 on the SSR and change to 121.5 MHz
squawk-Ident

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

65

GR-61 17/11/2005

10 nm or 5 min
15 nm or 10 min
15 nm or 5 min
5 nm or 10 min

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

64

Typ: MC 61

Pilots requiring a MATZ crossing service must establish two way RTF contact with the
aerodrome controlling the zone by.......nm, or.......minutes from the boundary
whichever is
the sOner:
O
O
O
O

63

Pts.: 1,00

one thousand three hundred

one three zero zero
one three hundred UTC
thirteen hundred UTC

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

62

GR-60 17/11/2005

A time of 1300 UTC is transmitted as:

O
O
O
O

61

Typ: MC 60

Typ: MC 65

GR-65 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

On the initial call to an ATSU a pilot should pass:

O
O
O
O

callsign, service requested

callsign, aircraft type, position, heading, ETA
callsign, position, heading, level, intention, type of service required
callsign, position, level, flight conditions and intention

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

66

O
O
O

Pts.: 1,00

flight which is unable to comply with the instrument flight rules and is cleared to enter a Control
Zone under
specified weather minima
flight in VMC for which you must file a Flight Plan
flight made on a special occasion
royal flight that you must avoid

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 67

GR-67 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Which of the following lists are all ATC messages that must read back in full:
O
O
O
O

level instructions, altimeter settings, surface wind, runway information

VDF information, frequency changes, type of radar service
clearance to enter, land on, take-off on, backtrack, cross or hold short of an active runway;
SSR instructions
ATC route clearances, runway clearances, actual weather reports

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

68

GR-66 17/11/2005

A Special VFR (SVFR) flight is a:

O

67

Typ: MC 66

Typ: MC 68

GR-68 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

You call an ATSU and receive the reply "G-XX Stand-By" you should:
O
O
O
O

acknowledge immediately: "Stand-By G-XX"

say nothing, assuming no onward clearance and wait until called
call the ATSU again after 5 mins to obtain a clearance
change frequency

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 69

GR-69 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

69
When transmitting a message preceded by the phrase "Transmitting blind due to
receiver failure" the aircraft station shall also:
O
O
O
O

Hold for 5 minutes at its present position

Advise the time of its next intended transmission
Proceed to the alternate airport
Enter the next en-route holding pattern

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

70

Typ: MC 70

GR-70 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

When joining overhead an airfield at 2000 ft, at what point in the circuit pattern should
the aircraft commence descent to circuit height, and make the RTF Call: "GABCD........descending"?
O
O
O
O

DOWNWIND
BASE LEG
CROSSWIND
DEADSIDE

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

71

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 73

GR-73 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

On an airfield with an INFORMATION service the controller:

O
O
O
O

Has control over all surface movements including helicopters hover taxiing
No control over airfield movements
Can give landing clearances only
Can give a take off clearance

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 74

GR-74 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-75 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The abbreviation for a control zone is:

O
O
O
O

CTZ
CTR
MATZ
CTA

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 75

A request to a direction finding station for a bearing should be in the following format:
O
O
O
O

Oxford Approach, this is Golf Bravo Oscar Delta Foxtrot. Request QDM, Golf Bravo Oscar
Delta Foxtrot
True bearing, true bearing, true bearing, Oxford Approach this is GBODF. Request true
bearing" GBODF
Oxford homer, which way to Oxford? GBODA
Oxford homer this is Golf Bravo Oscar Delta Foxtrot, request steer

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

76

GR-72 17/11/2005

"Take off at your discretion"

Wind and traffic information
"Cleared for take off
"Cleared to depart"

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

75

Typ: MC 72

When an airfield has a RADIO service the answer a pilot can expect upon stating that
they are ready for departure is:
O
O
O
O

74

Pts.: 1,00

After establishing communication with a ground station

If it has first been abbreviated by the ground station on the frequency in use
When changing frequency
When he considers that no confusion is likely to occur

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

73

GR-71 17/11/2005

A pilot may abbreviate his aircraft callsign only:

O
O
O
O

72

Typ: MC 71

Typ: MC 76

GR-76 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Radio test transmissions should take the following form:

O
O
O
O

Station being called, aircraft identification, words "Readability check", frequency

Station being called, aircraft identification, words "radio check", frequency being used
Station being called, aircraft identification, words "How do your read?"
Station being called, aircraft identification, frequency, words "Do you read?"

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

77

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 79

GR-79 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Aerodrome traffic is:

O
O
O
O

All traffic on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome and all aircraft operating in the vicinity of an
aerodrome
All aircraft on an aerodrome
All vehicles on an aerodrome
All traffic on the movement area of an aerodrome

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 80

GR-80 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 81

GR-81 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 82

GR-82 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

D ACS is normally spoken as one word' It means:

O
O
O
O

Diversion Airfield Control System

Direct Airfield Crossing Service
Departing Aircraft Control Service
Danger Area Crossing Service

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

FL180 is transmitted as:

O
O
O
O

Flight Level One Eighty

Foxtrot Lima One Eight Zero
Flight Level Wun Ate Zero
Flight Level One hundred Eight Zero

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

82

GR-78 17/11/2005

As sOn as the aircraft is on the downwind leg

Abeam the upwind end of the runway
Any position on downwind leg
Just before turning on to base leg

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

81

Typ: MC 78

A "downwind" call is made:

O
O
O
O

80

Pts.: 1,00

Aircraft identification, full route details, level and type of service required
Aircraft identification and type, last turning point, level, intentions
Aircraft identification and type, departure point and estimated position, heading, level, intention,
type of service required
Callsign and type, position, level and intentions

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

79

GR-77 17/11/2005

After making a call to an ATSU, you are asked to "pass your message". This should
take the following form:
O
O
O

78

Typ: MC 77

Which of the following is correct?

O
O
O
O

"With you" means that you are on frequency

Runway 18 is passed as "Runway Eighteen"
The words "Over, Roger and Out" may be omitted if there is no possibility of confusion
The word "Wilco" means that you have received and understOd the message

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

83

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 85

GR-85 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-86 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Frequency 121.725 MHz should be transmitted as:

O
O
O
O

One Two One Point Seven Two Five

Wun TO Wun Dayseemal Seven TO
Wun TO Wun Point Seven TO
One twenty one decimal seven twenty five

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 86

The priority of the message " Taxi to holding point Runway 05 " is:
O
O
O
O

the same as " Caution construction and men adjacent to taxi-way "
less than" Clear land Runway 05 )
same as " Line up and wait "
more than " Caution wind shear on final approach ".

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 87

GR-87 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Which statement is correct?

O
O
O
O

A meteorological message has no priority over a flight safety message

An urgency message is lower priority than a flight safety message
A "windshear" warning has a higher priority than "clear to take-off
A D/F message has priority over a flight safety message

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

88

GR-84 17/11/2005

Listen out
Climb to as great a height as possibfe
Select 7700 on his transponder
Descend below 3000 feet

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

87

Typ: MC 84

When calling for. a "Practice Pan", a> pilot, before transmitting, should:
O
O
O
O

86

Pts.: 1,00

The frequency in use

121.5MHz
The approach control frequency of his nearest airfield
243 MHz

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

85

GR-83 17/11/2005

A pilot wishing to confirm his position may request a "Training Fix" on:
O
O
O
O

84

Typ: MC 83

Typ: MC 88

GR-88 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

If your signal is tO weak or distorted the controller may ask you to use the speechless
code. Three short transmissions means:
O
O
O
O

Say again
Yes
Negative
My aircraft has developed another emergency

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

89

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 91

GR-91 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The callsign of an aeronautical station controlling surface vehicles in the manoeuvring

area would be:
O
O
O
O

TOWER
ARRIVALS
MOVEMENT.
GROUND

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 92

GR-92 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

If the pilot is unable to make contact with a station on a designated frequency, then he
should:
O
O
O
O

transmit using words twice

transmit on 121.5 MHz

make a blind transmission
try transmitting on another related frequency

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 93

GR-93 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A pilot who is unable to complete a landing from an approach should make the call:
O
O
O
O

OVERSHOTING
CLIMBING OUT
GOING AROUND
MISSED APPROACH.

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

94

GR-90 17/11/2005

Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
Pan, Pan, Pan
Emergency

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

93

Typ: MC 90

The opening words of an urgency message are:

O
O
O
O

92

Pts.: 1,00

Roger
Wilco
Confirm
Verify

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

91

GR-89 17/11/2005

If a controller passes an instruction and you understand it and will comply, the
standard reply
| is
O
O
O
O

90

Typ: MC 89

Typ: MC 94

GR-94 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The correct readback of the message 'XY-CD Change to Stephenville Tower 118.7' is:
O
O
O
O

Changing frequency to Stephenville Tower XY-CD

Wilco XY-CD
118.7 XY-CD
Roger XY-CD.

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

95

GR-96 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

use a constant speaking volume

modulate your voice
use words 'twice
call break between sentences.

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 97

GR-97 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The VHF aeronautical communications frequency range lies between:

O
O
O
O

108 and 118MHz

3 and 30 MHz
118 and 136.975MHz
118 and 136.975kHz.

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 98

GR-98 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The correct callsign of a station providing flight information service is the location
followed by:
O
O
O
O

CONTROL
INFORMATION
RADIO
HOMER.

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

99

Typ: MC 96

In order to make your communications more effective, you should:

O
O
O
O

98

Pts.: 1,00

at low altitude and close range

at high altitudejn the vicinity of the airfield.
at low altitude and long range
at high altitude and long range

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

97

GR-95 17/11/2005

An aircraft will be in the best range for VHF communications if it is:

O
O
O
O

96

Typ: MC 95

Typ: MC 99

GR-99 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The abbreviation HJ means that the hours of service of an aerodrome are:

O
O
O
O

between sunrise and sunset

between sunset and sunrise
twenty four hours
not specified hours.

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 100

GR-100 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

100 The maximum VHF communications range that can be expected by an aircraft at PL
100 is:
O
O
O
O

lOnm
150nm
120nm
1200nm.

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 101

GR-101 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

101 What does the term ..broadcast" mean?

O
O
O
O

A transmission where no reply is required from the receiving station

A transmission containing meteorological and operational Information to
aircraft engaged in flights over remote and oceanic areas out of range of VHP ground stations
A transmission of information relating to air navigation that is not addressed to a specific station
or stations
A radiotelephony transmission from a ground station to aircraft in flight

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 102

GR-102 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

102 What does the term"air-ground communication" mean?

O
O
O
O

Two-way communication between aircraft and stations or locations on the surface of the earth
One-way communication from aircraft to stations or locations on the surface of the earth
One-way communication from stations or locations on the surface of the earth
Any communication from aircraft to ground stations requiring handling by the Aeronautical Fixed
Telecommunication Network (AFTN)

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 103

GR-103 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

103 What does the term "clearance limit" mean?

O
O
O
O

The time at which an aircraft is given an air traffic control clearance

The time of expiry of an air traffic control clearance
The time after which an air taffic control clearance will be automatically cancelled if the flight
has not been commenced
A point to which an aircraft is granted an air traffic control clearance .

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 104

GR-104 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-105 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

104 What does the abbreviation TCAS" mean?

O
O
O
O

Traffic alert and collision avoidance system

Terminal control and advisory system
Tower cabin alarm stop
Track confirmation by automatic sources

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 105

105 What does the abbreviation "SELCAL" mean?

O
O
O
O

A system in which radiotelephony communication can be established between aircraft only

A system in which radiotelephony communication between two stations can take place in both
directions simultaneously
A system provided for direct exchange of information between air traffic services (ATS) units
A system which permits the selective calling of individual aircraft over radiotelephone channels
linking a ground station with the aircraft

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 106

GR-106 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

106 What does the abbreviation ,,RVR" mean?

O
O
O
O

Radar vectors requested

Runway visual range
Runway visibility report
Recleared via route

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 107

GR-107 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-108 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

107 What does "QDM" mean?

O
O
O
O

Magnetic bearing from the station

True heading to the station (no wind)
True bearing from the station
Magnetic bearing to the station

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 108

108 The message to a ground station on a landing site

"PLEASE CALL A TAXI CAB FOR US, WE WILL ARRIVE AT 1045" is
O
O
O
O

an unauthorized message
a flight safely message
an urgency message
a flight regularity message

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 109

GR-109 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

109 Messages concerning non-routine landings of an aircraft are

O
O
O
O

urgency messages
flight safety messages
flight regularity messages
unauthorized messages

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 110

GR-110 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

110 A message concerning aircraft parts and material urgently required is

O
O
O
O

a flight safety message

a flight regularity message
an urgency message
a flight security message

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 111

GR-111 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

111 The priority of the instruction "taxi to holding point runway 05 via A" is
O
O
O
O

greater than "caution, construction work left of taxiway"

same as "line-up runway 07 and wait"
less than "cleared to land"
greater than "transmit for QDM"

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 112

GR-112 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

112 What is the correct way of spelling FRI-VOR?

O
O
O
O

Foxtrot Romeo Juliett - VOR

Foxtrot Romeo India - VOR
Fox Romeo Yankee - VOR
Fox Romeo India - VOR

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 113

GR-113 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

113 What is the Correct way of transmitting a QNH of 1001

O
O
O
O

QNH one double "0" one

QNH one zero zero one
QNH one thousand and one
QNH one double zero one

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 114

GR-114 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

114 What is the correct way of transmitting the number 13500?

O
O
O
O

One three thousand five hundred

One three five hundred
One three five zero zero
Thirteen thousand five hundred

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 115

GR-115 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

115 The time is 4:15 PM. What is the correct way of transmitting this time if there is a
possibility of confusion?
O
O
O
O

Sixteen fifteen
Four fifteen in the afternOn
One six one five
Four fifteen P.M.

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 116

GR-116 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

116 An ATC unit providing air traffic control service to departing aircraft by means of
surveillance radar has the call sign
O
O
O
O

DELIVERY
DEPARTURE
APPROACH
CONTROL

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 117

GR-117 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

117 What is the radiotelephony call sign for the aeronautical station indicating flight
information service?
O
O
O
O

FLIGHT CENTRE
FLIGHT INFORMATION CENTRE
INFO
INFORMATION

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 118

GR-118 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

118 Which of the following abbreviated call signs of Cherokee XY-ABC is correct?
O
O
O
O

Cherokee BC
Cherokee XY-BC
Cherokee X-BC
Cherokee X-ABC

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 119

GR-119 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

119 When and by whom is the change of an aircraft's call sign in flight temporarily allowed
O
O
O
O

In case of a diversion to the alternate aerodrome by the pilot-in-command

In the interest of safety to avoid confusion because of similar call signs by an ATC unit
To facilitate subsequent radiotelephony communications by an aeronautical station
When changing the destination airport during flight by the aircraft operator

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

120

Typ: MC 120

GR-120 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

When may the name of the location or the unit/service of the radiotelephony call sign
of an aeronautical station be omitted?
O
O
O
O

In dense traffic during rush hours

Never
When satisfactory communication has been established and provided it will not be confusing to
do so
Only after the aeronautical station has used the abbreviated call sign

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 121

GR-121 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-122 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-124 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-125 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

121 What does the phrase ,,Roger" mean?

O
O
O
O

A direct answer in the negative

A direct answer in the affirmative
Cleared for take-off or cleared to land
I have received all of your last transmission

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 122

122 What does the phrase Standby- mean?

O
O
O
O

Select STANDBY on the SSR transponder

Wait and I will call you
Continue on present heading and listen out
Permission granted for action proposed

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 124

123 What does the phrase "Monitor" mean?

O
O
O
O

Listen out on (frequency)

Establish radio contact with .
Examine a system or procedure
Wait and I will call you

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 125

124 The advice by a radar controller "TRAFFIC AT THREE O'CLOCK" means that the
position of the mentioned traffic is
O
O
O
O

on the left side

separaten by three miles
three miles ahead
on the right side

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 126

GR-126 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

125 When shall the phrase "Take-off" be used by a pilot?

O
O
O
O

To inform TOWER when ready for departure

Only when the aircraft has already moved onto the active runway
To acknowledge take-off clearance
Never, it is used only by the control tower

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 127

GR-127 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

126 How shall a pilot inform the control tower that he is prepared for take-off?
O
O
O
O

Ready for take-off

Ready for departure or ready
Ready to line-up
Ready to go

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 128

GR-128 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-129 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

127 What does the phrase ..Vacate left"- mean?

O
O
O
O

Clear the runway immediately

Hold Position on the left side of the runway
Turn left to leave the runway
Give way to aircraft from the left

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 129

128 What is the correct way for the Pilot to acknowledge that ATIS Information Golf has
been received?
O
O
O
O

Weather Golf received

We have the Information
Information Golf received
We have the ATIS Golf

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 130

GR-130 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

129 Shall an ATC route clearance be read back?

O
O
O
O

Yes, unless authorized otherwise by the ATS authority concerned

No, if the ATC route clearance is transmitted in a published form (e.g. Standard Instrument
Departure Route/SID)
No, if the communication channel is overloaded
No, if the content of the ATC clearance is clear and no confusion is likely to arise

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 131

GR-131 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

130 An aircraft is instructed to hold short of the runway-in-use. What is the correct
phraseology to indicate it will follow this instruction?
O
O
O
O

Roger
Will stop before
Wilco
Holding short

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 132

GR-132 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

131 RADAR instructs aircraft XY-ABC: "X-BC recycle 1015". What does this mean?
O
O
O
O

X-BC has been identified by SSR code 1015

X-BC is requested to set new code 1015
X-BC is requested to reseiect SSR code 1015
X-BC has been identified at 10:15 (UTC)

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 133

GR-133 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

132 To establish radio contact with "MUNCHEN GROUND" the pilot of DIBEL shall transmit
the following call:
O
O
O
O

MUNCHEN GROUND THIS IS DIBEL

DIBEL, MUNCHEN GROUND OVER
MUNCHEN GROUND DIBEL
MUNCHEN GROUND DIBEL GO AHEAD

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 134

GR-134 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

133 Aircraft XY-ABC has been instructed to listen on ATIS frequency 123,25, on which the
aerodrome data are being broadcast What is the correct way to Indicate it will follow
this instruction?
O
O
O
O

Changing to 123,25 X-BC

Will contact 123,25 X-BO
X-BC checking 123,25
X-BC monitoring 123,25

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 135

GR-135 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

134 On the readability scale what does "readability 3" mean?

O
O
O
O

Readable but with difficulty

Loud and dear
Unreadable
No problem to understand

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 136

GR-136 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

135 When the term "scattered" is used in an aviation routine weather report (METAR), the
amount of clouds covering the sky is:
O
O
O
O

Sky entirely covered (8 octas)

half or less than half (3 to 4 octas)
No clouds below 5.000 feet/GND
More than half but less than overcast (5 to 7 octas)

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 137

GR-137 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

136 An aeronautical station using the identification "VOLMET" in its call sign
O
O
O
O

executes air traffic control service to enroute aircraft

is an aeronautical station operated by an airport company
is a broadcasting service for the transmission of aerodrome weather reports and landing
forecasts
can be called by an aircraft in flight to obtain flight information Service

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 138

GR-138 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

137 Distress is defined as

O
O
O
O

a condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and of requiring immediate
assistance
a condition concerning the attitude of an aircraft when intercepting the localizer during an !LSapproach
a condition concerning the safety of an aircraft or of a person on board, but which does not
require immediate assistance
a condition concerning the safety of a person on board or within sight and requiring immediate
assistance

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 139

GR-139 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

138 An aircraft in distress shall send the following signal by radiotelephony

O
O
O
O

MAYDAY, spoken three times

DETRESFA, spoken three times
PAN PAN, spoken three times
URGENCY, spoken three times

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 140

GR-140 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

139 Which of the following frequencies Is an international emergency frequency?

O
O
O
O

122,500MHz
121,500MHz
6500 kHz
121,050MHz

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 141

GR-141 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

140 A signal sent by radiotelephony consisting of the spoken words PAN PAN means
O
O
O
O

the aircraft has a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of a ship, aircraft or
other vehicle
imminent danger threatens the aircraft and immediate assistance is required
the aircraft is diverting from the route cleared because of a thunderstorm and asks for
immediate reclearance
an aircraft on final approach is starling the missed approach procedure

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 142

GR-142 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

141 To which frequency band do the frequencies 118,000 - 136,975 MHz of the
Aeronautleal Mobile Service belong?
O
O
O
O

Very low frequency

Low frequency
Very high frequency
Medium frequency

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 143

GR-143 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

142 Which phenomena can influence the reception quality of VHP?

O
O
O

Electrical discharges as they happen frequently in thunder storms

The ionosphere
Level of aircraft and terrain elevations

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Day- and night effect

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 144

GR-144 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

143 The ELT transmits an emergency signal on the following frequencies

O
O
O
O

121,5 MHz only

121,5 and/or 243,0 MHz
243,0 MHz only
119,2MHz

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 145

GR-145 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

144 QNH Is the radio telephony Q-code to indicate:

O
O
O
O

The altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain elevation when on the ground

The atmospheric pressure at aerodrome ejevation (or at runway threshold)
The atmospheric pressure measured at the aerodrome reference point (ARP)
The atmospheric pressure referred to the highest obstacle located on ihe surface of an
aerodrome

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 146

GR-146 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

145 What is the Q-code for "magnetic bearing to the station"?

O
O
O
O

QDR
QDM
QNE
QTE

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 147

GR-147 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

146 A message concerning an aircraft being threatened by grave and imminent danger,
requiring immediate assistance is called
O
O
O
O

flight safety message

urgency message
distress message
class B message

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 148

GR-148 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-149 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

147 The clearance "cleared for take-off runway 03" is

O
O
O
O

a flight safety message

an urgency message
an unauthorized message
a flight regularity message

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 149

148 What is the correct way of spelling FRI-VOR?

O
O
O
O

Foxtrot Romeo Juliett - VOR

Foxtrot Romeo India - VOR
Fox Romeo Yankee - VOR
Fox Romeo India - VOR

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 150

GR-150 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

149 When transmitting time, which time system shall be used?

O
O
O
O

Local time (LT) A.M. and P.M.

No specific system, as only the minutes are normally required
Co-ordinated universal time (UTC)
Local time (LT), 24-hour clock

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

150

GR-151 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 152

GR-152 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 153

GR-153 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

FIR is short for:

O
O
O
O

Flight information Service

Flight information Unit
Flight information Region
Flight information Radio

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

151

Typ: MC 151

An NDB is a:
O
O
O
O

Sophisticated DME device

Non-directional base line locator
Non-directional radio beacon
Non-directional back course ILS

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

152 VMC is:

O
O
O
O

Concerns the way in which instrument flight rules may be interpreted

Short for Visual Meteorological conditions
Short for Very Marginal Conditions as broadcast by VOLMET
Only to be used under direct air traffic control

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 154

GR-154 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

153 A VASIS indicates through the:

O
O
O
O

Radio Altimeter System, the vertical separation of conflicting air traffic

Location of lights positioned at the touchdown end of a runway, the vertical disposition of an
aircraft with regard to the correct height down the glideslope
EICAS the vertical disposition of the aircraft in respect to an airway centre line
Aircraft ILS system, the attitude and position of the aircraft in relation to the glideslope

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 155

GR-155 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

154 The frequency range of a VDF station is:

O
O
O
O

30 MHz to 300 MHz

10 MHz to 200 MHz
3 MHz to 30 MHz
15 MHz to 400 MHz

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

155

O
O
O

Pts.: 1,00

A combined VOR and TACAN combination where the bearing is from the TACAN and the range
from the VOR
Range and bearing are supplied from the TACAN element and the VOR is a switch on device
TACAN refined for missed approach positioning
A combined VOR and TACAN combination where the bearing is from the VOR element and the
range from the TACAN element

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 157

GR-157 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) is issued when:

O
O
O
O

An actual weather report is unavailable within the next period of 6 hours

Information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility,
service, procedure or hazard needs to be promulgated
A TAF is not available
A passenger shortfall is evident at the bOking in stage

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

157

GR-156 17/11/2005

VORTAC is:
O

156

Typ: MC 156

Typ: MC 158

GR-158 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The standard frequency range for UHF communications is:

O
O
O
O

300 to 3000 MHz

10 to 40 MHz
3000 to 6000 MHz
30 to 300 MHz

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 159

GR-159 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

158 A SIGMET is issued when:

O
O
O
O

Snow is forecast at the destination airport

Significant weather phenomena which may affect the safety of the aircraft is forecast for enroute operations
SST operations are inhibited by significant solar activity
Passenger handling is unavailable during the silent hours

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

159

Typ: MC 160

GR-160 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The standard frequency range for HF communications is:

O
O
O
O

300 to 3000 MHz

3 to 30 MHz
30 to 300 MHz
3000 + MHz

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 161

GR-161 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

160 CAVOK means:

O
O
O
O

The runway is dry

No destination diversion is available
No departure airfield diversion is available
No cloud below 5000 feet or below the minimum sector altitude, whichever is greater; no CB,
thunderstorms or precipitation; visibility 10 kms or more, no shallow fog, or low drifting snow

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 162

GR-162 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

161 UTC:
O
O
O
O

concerns the availability of aircraft towing facilities

concerns the notification of the closure of taxiways
is an abbreviation for co-ordinated universal time
concerns the way in which the Earth is divided into time zones and the positioning of the
International Date Line

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

162

GR-164 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-165 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-166 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A departure point weather forecast

An actual en-route weather report
An actual airfield meteorological report
A destination alternate weather forecast

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 165

ATIS is:
O
O
O
O

Mode C
Automatic Terminal Information Service
A secondary surveillance radar device
Provided by VOLMET

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 166

RCC is:
O
O
O
O

A Rescue Co-ordination Centre

A VOLMET service
An ATIS Service
Concerns radiation warnings and is measured in milli-rems or milli-Sieverts

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

166

Typ: MC 164

A METAR is:
O
O
O
O

165

Pts.: 1,00

Estimated time of arrival or estimated arrival

Estimated terminal approach time
Estimated terminal arrival time
Equivalent time zone actual weather prefix

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

164

GR-163 17/11/2005

ETA is short for:

O
O
O
O

163

Typ: MC 163

Typ: MC 167

GR-167 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A VOLMET service provides:

O
O
O
O

Company operations information prior to departure

Meteorological information for aircraft in flight
Company information prior to arrival at destination
Advises Flight Crew on the availability of Customs officials at first point of entry into the USA

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

167

GR-169 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-170 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-171 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Primary surveillance radar

Supersonic operations requirement
Secondary surveillance radar
To do with METAR and TAF information

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 170

A standard instrument arrival is known as a:

O
O
O
O

SDP
SA
SIA
STAR

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 171

The production of a radio transmission can be likened to the operation of a

switchable:
O
O
O
O

Transformer
AC electric motor
DC motor
DC generator

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

171

Typ: MC 169

SSR is:
O
O
O
O

170

Pts.: 1,00

Flight Level
Airfield elevation
Zero
QFE and is the same as QNH

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

169

GR-168 17/11/2005

When an aircraft lands with QNH set the altimeter will read:
O
O
O
O

168

Typ: MC 168

Typ: MC 172

GR-172 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 173

GR-173 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

One megahertz (MHz) is equal to:

O
O
O
O

1 000 000 Hz or 1000 kHz

10 000 Hz
1000 Hz
10 000 000 Hz

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

172 An aerial is supplied with:

O
O
O
O

AC and DC power
AC current
DC power
An effective halve wave unmodulated carrier wave

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

173

Typ: MC 174

GR-174 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The radiation fields of an aerial consist of two varying elements that are perpendicular
to each other:
O
O
O
O

The stator and rotor fields

The magnetic and isogonal fields
The magnetic and electrical fields
A variable carrier wave with a toroidal transmitter

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 175

GR-175 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

174 Wavelength can be determined from the formula:

Note: In some text bOks, the symbol for the basic radio wave frequency is C. For
calculations, it is better to use 300 000 000 m s-1 and refer all dimensions to metres or
fractions thereof:
O
O
O
O

300/ = W
300/F =
300/W =
F/300 =

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

175

O
O

Typ: MC 177

GR-177 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The maximum theoretical range of a VHF signal can be derived from the following
formula:
O
O
O
O

Height of transmitter/height of receiver = the range in meters

1.25 x [height of transmitter (ft) + height of receiver (ft)]
1.25 x [? height if transmitter (ft) + ?height of receiver (ft)]
1.25 x [height of transmitter + height of receiver]

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 178

GR-178 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A detector and a discriminator remove the intelligence from the radio waves of:
O
O
O
O

FM sets only
AM and FM sets respectively
Radar sets only
AM sets only

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

178

Pts.: 1,00

The higher frequencies do not penetrate the ionosphere

The lower the frequency the longer the range and the highest frequencies are attenuated by
moisture and are used in radar equipment
The higher the frequency of a radio wave the longer the range
SmOth surfaces are very pOr reflectors of radio waves.

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

177

GR-176 17/11/2005

Which of the following statements is correct:

O
O

176

Typ: MC 176

Typ: MC 179

GR-179 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The HF radio frequency range is:

O
O
O
O

121.5 to 243 MHz

108.0 to 117.95 MHz
2850 to 22 000 MHz
2850 to 22 000 kHz

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

179

GR-182 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

QFE reference datum

Pressure altitude of the stated reference point
Standard pressure level
Transition level

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 184

GR-184 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-185 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A Class B position is accurate to within:

O
O
O
O

20 NM (37 km)
15NM (9 km)
10 NM (6 km)
30 NM (48 km)

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 185

The order of priority when passing flight details is as follows:

O
O
O
O

Callsign, aircraft type, heading, altitude, estimate, conditions, request, position

Callsign, aircraft type, position, heading, altitude, conditions, estimate, request
Callsign, altitude, estimate, request, position, aircraft type, heading, conditions
Aircraft type, callsign, position, heading, altitude, conditions, estimate, request

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

183

Typ: MC 182

If QFE is set, the altimeter will read the height above the:
O
O
O
O

182

Pts.: 1,00

QGE
QUJ
QTF
QDM

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

181

GR-181 17/11/2005

A radio direction finding station will use the following Q code to pass a true heading
(no wind ) to an aircraft to head for that station:
O
O
O
O

180

Typ: MC 181

Typ: MC 186

GR-186 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The priority of messages, in descending order, is:

O
O
O
O

Direction finding messages, distress, urgency

Distress, urgency, direction finding messages
Height, speed, condition
Flight regularity messages, meteorological conditions

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 187

GR-187 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

184 An example of the content of a flight regularity message is as follows:

O
O
O
O

Individual requirements of passenger or crew members

Individual dietary requirements of a passenger or crew member
Weather on route
Messages concerning the servicing of the aircraft

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 188

GR-188 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

185 A PAN message is defined as follows:

O
O
O
O

Medical assistance only is required immediately after the aircraft lands

A condition concerning the safety of an aircraft or other vehicle, or of some person on board or
within sight, but does not require immediate assistance
A condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and of requiring immediate
assistance
PAN is no longer used in aircraft telecommunications

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

186 A request 'WORDS TWICE'

O
O
O
O

Typ: MC 189

GR-189 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

means that:

Communication is difficult, please send all groups of words twice

The receiver station is being switched off and this will be transmitted twice
As a request, "communication is difficult, please send every word or group of words twice"
The alternative word, "acknowledge" need no longer be used

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 190

GR-190 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

187 BREAK BREAK is used to:

O
O
O
O

Acknowledge a diplomatic meaning to a request

Indicate the separation between parts of a message or messages
Means that hi-jackers are on board and assistance is required after landing
Used when entering a military combat zone under military radar

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

188

Pts.: 1,00

Transmission conditions are pOr and intelligibility of the message is distorted

The message is to do with PAN
Unless the message is to do with PAN MEDICAL
The message is to do with MAYDAY

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 192

GR-192 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

In VHF communications the words:

O
O
O
O

GO AHEAD and I SAY AGAIN are not normally used

OUT and ROGER are not normally used
OUT and OVER are not normally used
STANDBY and VERIFY are not normally used

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

190

GR-191 17/11/2005

To expedite communications, the use of phonetic spelling should not be used unless:
O
O
O
O

189

Typ: MC 191

Typ: MC 193

GR-193 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A call to a station followed by the suffix ARRIVAL after its callsign is a transmission
to:
O
O
O
O

The tower
Clearance delivery
Approach control
Approach control radar arrivals

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 194

GR-194 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

191 The words READ BACK mean:

O
O
O
O

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

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

192

Pts.: 1,00

The registration letters of the aircraft or, the telephony designator of the operating agency
The telephony designator of the operating agency and the flight identification number only
The registration letters of the aircraft or, the telephony designator of the aircraft operating
agency or, telephony designator of the operating agency followed by the flight identification
number
The registration letters of the aircraft only

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 196

GR-196 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

An aircraft call sign may be abbreviated, once contact has been established and
provided that no confusion is likely to occur, to the form of:
O
O
O
O

All of the registration letters only

The telephony designator of the operating agency and all registration letters
The telephony designator of the operating agency and the last two numbers of the flight
identification
The first and at least the last two characters of the registration letters or, the telephony
designator of the operating agency and at least two characters of the aircraft registration

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

194

GR-195 17/11/2005

An aircraft call sign shall be chosen from one of the following possibilities:
O
O
O

193

Typ: MC 195

Typ: MC 197

GR-197 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

When a ground station wishes to broadcast information the message is prefaced by:
O
O
O
O

ALL STATIONS
CALL SIGNS..
AIRCRAFT IN MY VICINITY
ALL CALL SIGNS

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 198

GR-198 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

195 If an ALL STATIONS call is made:

O
O
O
O

No reply is ever to be made

No reply is expected unless individual stations are asked to acknowledge receipt
Acknowledgement of an ALL STATIONS call is mandatory
It must be repeated after an acknowledgement of receipt is made

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 199

GR-199 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

196 The basic phraseology for transfer of control is:

O
O
O
O

CONTACT (unit call sign - frequency) AT (place or time) IF NO contact (instructions)

CONTROL CHANGE TO (unit call sign - frequency) OVERHEAD (place or time)
TRANSFER TO (unit call sign - frequency) OVERHEAD (place or time)
CHANGE TO (frequency - unit call sign)

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

197

GR-201 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

An aircraft is cleared to start

When clearance delivery authorises its use
An aircraft is cleared for take-off or, when cancelling a take-off clearance. At all other times the
words DEPARTURE or AIRBORNE is used. Readback is mandatory
An aircraft is cleared to line-up only

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 202

GR-202 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A radio test procedure consists of the following items:

O
O
O
O

The station identification being called, the aircraft call sign, the words RADIO CHECK shall be
used and the frequency being used
The station identification and the words RADIO CHECK only
The words RADIO CHECK only
The station identification being used, the aircraft call sign and the words RADIO CHECK

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

Typ: MC 203

GR-203 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

The readability of test transmissions is classified as follows:

O
O
O
O

5 - unreadable to 1 - perfectly readable

5 - perfectly readable to 1 - unreadable
Class A - perfectly readable to Class E - unreadable
Class E - perfectly readable to Class A - unreadable

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

201

Typ: MC 201

The words TAKE OFF are only to be used when:

O
O
O

200

Pts.: 1,00

Just prior to take-off so that the pilot gets the latest information
During the Take-Off Checks
During taxi
Prior to start when work loads are low, mistakes are less likely to happen and aircraft
manoeuvring is not taking place

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

199

GR-200 17/11/2005

A route clearance should be ideally passed to an aircraft:

O
O
O
O

198

Typ: MC 200

Typ: MC 204

GR-204 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A test call shall not continue for more than:

O
O
O
O

8 seconds
12 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

202

GR-205 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

A distress call content is to be as follows:

O

1. PAN (three times if possible)

2. Aircraft
3. Name of station addressed
4. The aircraft identification
5. The nature of the distress condition 6. Intentions 7. Level 8. Heading
1. MAY DAY (three times if possible) on 121.5 MHz
2. Name of station addressed (if time permits)
3. Aircraft identification
4. The nature of the distress condition
5. intention of the person in command
6. Present position
7. Level
8. Heading
1. MAY DAY (three times if possible) on 249 MHz
2. The aircraft identification
3. He intentions of the person in command
4. Level
5. Present position
6. Heading
1. MAY DAY (three times if possible) on the frequency in use at the time
2. Name of station addressed (if time permits)
3. The aircraft identification
4. The nature of the distress condition
5. The intention of the person in command
6. Present position
7. Level (flight level, altitude, height)
8. Heading

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

203

Typ: MC 205

Typ: MC 206

GR-206 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

On receiving a distress call, the receiving station shall:

O
O
O
O

Acknowledge, take control of communications, make sure all information is made available to
ATS, the operating agency and warn other stations
Acknowledge and transfer control of communications to the operating agency
Acknowledge and transfer the distress aircraft to another frequency to avoid air traffic control
conflict
Acknowledge and transfer communications control to the aircraft in distress

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1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

204

GR-207 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

GR-208 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

An urgency call content is to be as follows:

O

PAN PAN PAN (on the frequency in use)

Name of station addressed
Identification of the aircraft
The nature of the urgency condition
The intention of the person in command
PAN PAN PAN
Aircraft identification
The intention of the person in command
Heading
Height
Position
MAY DAY (three times - this is mandatory)
Heading
Position
Level
Aircraft identification
The intention of the person in command
PAN PAN PAN (on 121.5MHz)
Present position
Heading aircraft identification
The intention of the person in command
The identification of the station being called

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

205

Typ: MC 207

Typ: MC 208

Radar information relating to conflicting traffic should where possible be given in the
following form:
O
O
O
O

Relative bearing in degrees T, speed, height and heading of conflicting traffic

Relative bearing in clock terms, distance from, direction of flight of conflicting traffic, and level,
type and relative speed (slow or fast). Relative movement should be described as closing,
parallel, opposite direction etc
Relative bearing in degrees M, speed, height and heading.
Relative bearing in degrees left or right, heading,speed, height

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Typ: MC 209

GR-209 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

Typ: MC 210

GR-210 17/11/2005

Pts.: 1,00

206 Wind velocity is transmitted in:

O
O
O
O

Degrees True and knots

Degrees True and MPH
Degrees magnetic and knots
Degrees magnetic and MPH

1. 090 (PPL) Communications -Paraskevas (En)

207 If an aircraft radio receiver fails the aircraft should:

O
O
O
O

Transmit using the phrase TRANSMITTING BLIND DUE TO RECEIVER FAILURE at the
scheduled times, or positions on the frequency in use and state the time of the next
transmission. The SSR, if fitted, should be selected to 7600
As above but squawk 7700
As above but squawk 7500
None of the above

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