CFC Flight Operations & Coordination 2

Question 1

When a pilot declares PAN-PAN, what level of urgency does this signal indicate?

Accepted Answer

Urgency — a serious condition not immediately threatening life

Answer

PAN-PAN indicates an urgency condition that is serious but not immediately life-threatening, one step below MAYDAY.

Question 2

A flight communicator receives a PIREP indicating severe turbulence at FL350. To whom should this be immediately relayed?

Accepted Answer

All aircraft operating in that altitude range and ATC sectors affected

Answer

Severe turbulence PIREPs must be immediately relayed to all aircraft in the affected area and relevant ATC sectors to prevent accidents.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an ATIS broadcast?

Accepted Answer

To provide current weather and NOTAMs so pilots can reduce routine frequency congestion

Answer

ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) provides current airport weather and NOTAMs so pilots already have routine information before contacting ATC, reducing radio congestion.

Question 4

During a runway incursion, a flight communicator's FIRST action should be:

Accepted Answer

Alert ATC immediately so aircraft movements can be halted

Answer

Immediate notification to ATC is critical during a runway incursion so controllers can halt conflicting traffic and prevent a collision.

Question 5

Which phraseology correctly acknowledges a readback and confirms it is correct?

Accepted Answer

'Readback correct'

Answer

'Readback correct' is the standard phraseology used by ATC to confirm that a pilot's readback of a clearance was accurate.

(CFC) Certified Flight Communicator Practice Test

(CFC) Certified Flight Communicator Practice Test

CFC Flight Operations & Coordination 2