AVCOMM M2 QUIZ 2

121.5MHz

frequency used for distress or urgency communications in aviation

121.9MHz

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)

A designated radio frequency used by pilots to communicate with one another at airports that do not have an operating control tower. It enhances safety by allowing pilots to broadcast their position, intentions, and movements to nearby aircraft.

UNICOM

An aeronautical advisory station, or ________ is a privately owned air/ground communication station which transmits on a limited number of frequencies.

position and intentions

Announcing your _______ and ________ is standard procedure at airports where the designated CTAF is a UNICOM.

ground communication outlet (GCO)

A _______________ is a ground-based, VHF-to-telephone connection that allows pilots at an uncontrolled airport to communicate directly with Air Traffic Control.

122.9 MHz

If your flight takes you to an airport that does not have a tower, an FSS, or a UNICOM, the CTAF is the MULTICOM frequency, ________.

MULTICOM

The purpose of _______ is to provide an air-to-air communication frequency for pilots to self-announce their position and intentions.

10

The recommended communication procedure when using a CTAF is to transmit your intentions when you are __ miles out and give position reports in the traffic pattern.

air traffic control clearance

An authorization by ATC for you to proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled airspace.

clearance delivery facility

The _____________ is established at busy airports primarily for ATC (Air Traffic Control) to relay IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) clearances to departing IFR traffic.

Automatic Terminal Information Service

ATIS

radar contact

The term ______________ means your aircraft has been radar identified and flight following will be provided.

Approach control

__________ is an ATC (Air Traffic Control) function which provides separation and sequencing of inbound aircraft, and traffic advisories or safety alerts when necessary.

"have numbers"

The phrase, ____________ means you have received only wind, runway, and altimeter information, but does not indicate that you have listened to the ATIS.

"...make closed traffic..."

The tower controller may ask you to ________________, this means you should remain in the traffic pattern unless you are otherwise instructed.

Who you’re talking to

Who you are

Where you are

What is your intention

4W’s

Ident

Type of aircraft

Position

Altitude

Intention

Destination

ITPAID

True

TRUE OR FALSE

At uncontrolled airports, pilots can use the CTAF to activate pilot-controlled lighting (PCL).

False

TRUE OR FALSE

The only method to broadcast your intentions at an uncontrolled airport is through a UNICOM operator.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

Automated UNICOM provides weather, advisories, and radio checks.

False

TRUE OR FALSE

Only IFR pilots are allowed to use GCOs.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

Pilots typically click the mic 4 times for ATC and 6 for FSS.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

Local airport advisory service (LAA) is provided at selected uncontrolled airports that have an FSS on the field.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

You should establish two-way communication before transmitting outbound/inbound intentions or requesting an advisory.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

If an airport has no tower, FSS, or UNICOM, pilots should use the MULTICOM frequency 122.9 MHz.

False

TRUE OR FALSE

The self-announce procedure is only used at airports that have no communication facilities at all.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

Self-announce alerts other traffic of your position and intentions.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

When using a CTAF, make your initial call when you are 10 miles from the airport.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

Your initial call to ATC should include the name of the facility and your full aircraft identification.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

When entering Class B or C airspace, you may be handed off between multiple controllers using different frequencies.

False

TRUE OR FALSE

Shortening your aircraft call sign at your own discretion during initial transmissions is an acceptable way to improve radio efficiency.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

You should switch to the control tower frequency after completing the before-takeoff checklist at the runway.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

If you receive flight following, the controller is observing the progress of your aircraft while you provide your own navigation.

True

TRUE OR FALSE

During your last time around the pattern, request a 'full-stop' landing.