CFC Radio Communication Procedures 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of using 'correction' during a radio transmission?
- To indicate an error was made and provide the corrected information (Correct answer)
- To request the other station repeat its last transmission
- To indicate the aircraft is off course
- To signal a frequency change
Correct answer: To indicate an error was made and provide the corrected information
The word 'correction' signals that an error occurred in the preceding transmission and that the correct information follows immediately.
Question 2: What does 'Cleared for the visual approach to runway 09' authorize a pilot to do?
- Proceed visually to the runway using own navigation without following an instrument procedure (Correct answer)
- Use VOR guidance to runway 09
- Enter the traffic pattern at 900 feet AGL
- Fly runway heading 090 degrees
Correct answer: Proceed visually to the runway using own navigation without following an instrument procedure
A visual approach clearance authorizes the pilot to proceed to the airport and land using visual references instead of a published instrument approach procedure.
Question 3: When a controller says 'Radar contact lost,' what should the pilot do?
- Resume position reporting at compulsory reporting points (Correct answer)
- Immediately declare an emergency
- Switch to guard frequency 121.5 MHz
- Return to the departure airport
Correct answer: Resume position reporting at compulsory reporting points
When radar contact is lost, the pilot reverts to procedural IFR separation and must report positions at compulsory or requested points.
Question 4: What does 'Number two, follow the Cessna on short final' mean for a pilot in the pattern?
- The aircraft is second in sequence and must maintain visual contact and spacing behind the preceding Cessna (Correct answer)
- The aircraft should land on runway two behind the Cessna
- The aircraft should slow to Cessna approach speed
- The aircraft should follow the Cessna to the same parking spot
Correct answer: The aircraft is second in sequence and must maintain visual contact and spacing behind the preceding Cessna
This sequence instruction tells the pilot they are second for landing and must visually acquire and follow the aircraft ahead.
Question 5: A pilot receives 'Fly heading 270, vectors to the ILS.' What does this mean?
- Turn to and maintain a magnetic heading of 270 degrees; ATC is guiding the aircraft to intercept the ILS (Correct answer)
- Fly 270 knots toward the ILS
- Cross the ILS at 2,700 feet
- Maintain 270 degrees VOR radial until intercepting the localizer
Correct answer: Turn to and maintain a magnetic heading of 270 degrees; ATC is guiding the aircraft to intercept the ILS
The term 'vectors' means ATC will provide radar heading guidance to position the aircraft for the instrument approach.
Question 6: What does the phrase 'No delay expected' mean when ATC uses it?
- The pilot can expect to proceed without a ground or airborne delay (Correct answer)
- The flight plan has no time restrictions
- ATC expects no weather delay
- The aircraft has no delay penalties
Correct answer: The pilot can expect to proceed without a ground or airborne delay
'No delay expected' informs the pilot that ATC does not anticipate holding or any other delay, allowing normal flight planning.
Question 7: What action should follow a 'MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY' call on 121.5 MHz?
- State aircraft identification, nature of emergency, position, altitude, intentions, and number of persons on board (Correct answer)
- Immediately land at the nearest airport without further communication
- Switch to 7700 transponder code and await instructions
- Contact company operations before declaring the emergency
Correct answer: State aircraft identification, nature of emergency, position, altitude, intentions, and number of persons on board
After the MAYDAY distress call, the pilot provides the essential information controllers need to render assistance in priority order.
CFC Radio Communication Procedures 4
What is the purpose of using 'correction' during a radio transmission?