Radio Telephony Chapter 5 Other Information

Where have mandatory broadcast zones been established?

Around some uncontrolled aerodromes where traffic density is often too high

When entering an MBZ what should be included in the report?

Callsign, position, altitude, and intentions

When joining the circuit in an MBZ what should be included in the report?

Callsign, position, altitude, and intentions

Before entering the runway for takeoff in an MBZ what should be included in the report?

Callsign, runway to be used, pilot’s intentions within the MBZ after takeoff

At the specific time intervals for the MBZ, what should the pilot’s report include?

Callsign, position, altitude, intentions

Even if the aerodrome’s chart indicates the use of a UNICOM service, what prefix do you use when making calls?

Traffic

In busy MBZ spaces, what should calls be like?

Brief, while still including the callsign, position, altitude, and direction

What is a UNICOM service and what does it stand for?

UNICOM stands for Universal Communication, and is essentially a base radio staffed by local qualified persons

What does AWIB stand for?

Aerodrome and Weather Information Broadcast

What can you ask for when UNICOM is on duty?

You can ask for information such as surface wind, location of other known aircraft, and similar items

What can’t UNICOM do?

Give a pilot instructions, direct an aircraft, or specify a runway to use

What is an AFRU, or a “beep-back” unit?

An Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit

What is the purpose of an AFRU?

Provides confirmation to pilots that they’re on the correct UNICOM frequency and that the radio is performing properly

What does an AFRU do?

Transmits the aerodrome callsign and frequency when there have been no transmissions in a specified time period

If there have been transmissions of longer than three seconds, what will an AFRU do?

The transmission will be followed by a single “beep”

What is an AWIB?

A service that provides pre-recorded information on runway in use, wind velocity, other meteorological details, and operational information

What can a UNICOM service include?

Basic weather information, AWIB, current aerodrome information, a base radio service, a telephone service during published hours

Are there different methods to obtain AWIB information?

Yes

How are Common Frequency Zones similar to Mandatory Broadcast Zones?

An aircraft’s position, altitude, intentions, and any other appropriate information should be broadcasted when required

What is the difference between a MBZ and a CFZ?

In a CFZ the requirements associated with the zone aren’t mandatory

Can NORDO aircraft operate in CFZs and MBZs?

Yes in CFZs, no in MBZs

What is aircraft to aircraft frequency referred to as, and what is it?

It’s referred to as a “chat frequency” and is a dedicated frequency provided for communications between pilots

What is the current chat frequency in NZ?

128.95 MHz

When there are two parallel runways with the same designator, what must be used to differentiate them?

The word ‘seal’ or ‘grass’

What is the exception for the parallel runway designation rule?

When an aircraft isn’t capable of operating safely off a grass runway, the designator can be dropped