Aviation Communication Protocols & Procedures Flashcards
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Which frequency is designated as the international aeronautical emergency frequency?
Answer: 121.5 MHz
121.5 MHz (Guard) is the international aeronautical distress and emergency frequency.
What does the term 'expedite' mean when used by ATC in a clearance?
Answer: Comply as quickly as practical without compromising safety
'Expedite' means as quickly as practicable without sacrificing safety margins.
When should a pilot use the word 'MAYDAY'?
Answer: When declaring a distress condition involving grave or imminent danger
'MAYDAY' signals a distress condition — the highest urgency, indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.
An aircraft is cleared to 'cross ALPHA at or above FL180.' The pilot acknowledges. What altitude restriction does this impose?
Answer: The pilot may cross ALPHA at any altitude at or above FL180
'At or above' is a minimum altitude restriction — the pilot must be at FL180 or higher when crossing the fix.
Which communication failure procedure applies when a pilot loses two-way radio contact in VMC?
Answer: Squawk 7600, remain VFR, and land at the nearest suitable airport
In VMC, a pilot experiencing radio failure should squawk 7600, remain VFR, and land at the nearest suitable airport.
What is the correct way to state the time '0045 UTC' in aviation radio communications?
Answer: Zero zero four five
Time is stated digit by digit in aviation: 0045 is 'zero zero four five.'
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, which word represents the letter 'W'?
Answer: Whiskey
'Whiskey' is the NATO/ICAO phonetic alphabet word for the letter W.