SAA Block 1 Task 17

Define the term “single piloted aircraft”

Single Piloted Aircraft: A military turbojet aircraft possessing one set of flight controls, tandem cockpits, or two sets of flight controls but operated by one pilot is considered single-piloted by ATC when determining the appropriate air traffic service to be applied. 

Define the Term “Single Frequency Approach”

Single Frequency Approach: A service provided under a letter of agreement to military single-piloted turbojet aircraft which permits use of a single UHF frequency during approach for landing. Pilots will not normally be required to change frequency from the beginning of the approach to touchdown except that pilots conducting an en-route descent are required to change frequency when control is transferred from the air route traffic control center to the terminal facility. The abbreviation “SFA” in the DoD FLIP IFR Supplement under “Communications” indicates this service is available at an aerodrome. 

Describe the requirements for a single frequency approach/military single frequency approach:  

1. During daylight hours while the aircraft is in VFR conditions. 

2. On pilot request. 

3. When the pilot cancels IFR flight plan. 

4. In an emergency situation. 

5. When aircraft is cleared for the visual approach. 

State the emergency channel/frequency and when aircraft will be transferred to tower for an inbound aircraft

In-flight emergency aircraft will be changed to RAPCON’s discrete ATC frequency 291.1 (CH 20) and remain on that frequency until after landing. RAPCON will transfer communication and control of the emergency aircraft to Tower 10 NM from the field.