L3 ATC Procedures

What are the four parts of a standard radio check transmission?

Station called, aircraft ID, "Radio Check", frequency

What does a readability of 5 mean on the radio scale?

Perfectly readable

What does a readability of 1 mean on the radio scale?

Unreadable

Should "ready for take-off" ever be used by a pilot?

No, only ATC may say "take-off"

When may the phrase "take-off" be used?

Only when ATC issues a take-off clearance

What word should be used instead of "take-off" before clearance is given?

Departure

What should the initial call from an aircraft include?

Who you are, where you are, what you want

What must be included in a VFR departure clearance from controlled airspace?

Exit point and level instruction/restriction

Must a VFR departure clearance be read back?

Yes, in full

What does a clearance to depart "straight ahead" after take-off mean?

Follow the runway extended centerline

What does an "immediate take-off" clearance mean?

Take off without delay; no stopping on runway

Can a pilot reject an immediate take-off clearance?

Yes, for safety or operational reasons

What is a conditional clearance in ATC?

Clearance given under specific visible conditions

What is the required format for a conditional clearance?

Call sign, condition, clearance, repeat condition

What must a pilot do if unsure about a conditional clearance?

Request clarification

What does "climb" or "descend" in a clearance mean?

Climb/descend to and maintain the stated level

What does "when ready" in a climb/descent clearance mean?

Climb or descend at the pilot's convenience

Who may issue en-route ATC clearances?

Only ATC units (e.g., Tower, Control, Approach, Zone)

What type of service does a station with the suffix "Information" provide?

Flight Information Service

Does a station with the suffix "Radio" provide ATC or FIS?

No, neither

What is an alerting service in aviation?

A service to notify rescue services in emergencies

How often must an aircraft make contact if on the same frequency for a long time?

Between 20 to 40 minutes

What phrase may be transmitted to indicate normal operation?

Operations normal

Should pilots reply to a general "all stations" broadcast?

No

What information should be obtained before arrival at destination?

Runway in use, surface wind, QNH/QFE, traffic, routing

What are the four key segments of a standard visual circuit?

Crosswind, Downwind, Base, Final

What is the standard direction for visual circuits?

Left-hand unless otherwise specified

What is a "long final"?

Final approach more than 4 NM from the runway

What must a pilot do after reporting "long final"?

Make another "final" call at 4 NM

What is the live side of the circuit?

The side where circuit traffic is active

What is the dead side of the circuit?

The opposite side to the established circuit pattern

What is a go-around?

Discontinuing approach and climbing back to circuit height

What should a pilot do if planning a go-around in advance?

Report it early to the ATSU

Can ATC initiate a go-around?

Yes

What is a "touch and go"?

Land, roll, and take off again without stopping

What should a pilot do before a full stop landing after touch-and-goes?

Inform ATSU of intention

What does "expedite vacating" mean?

Leave the runway without delay

What are the three pilot priorities in all situations?

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate

What should a pilot say if unable to comply with an instruction?

"Unable"

When is wake turbulence separation applied?

On both departure and arrival

What may ATC issue to avoid wake turbulence during arrival?

A warning and recommended spacing