CFC Radio Communication Procedures 5

Question 1

What does 'ATIS out of service' mean for a pilot planning to call clearance delivery?

Accepted Answer

The pilot must obtain weather and NOTAMs from the controller directly instead of the automated broadcast

Answer

When ATIS is unavailable, controllers provide the information normally contained in the ATIS broadcast upon pilot request.

Question 2

An aircraft is instructed to 'Report passing 10,000.' When should the pilot transmit?

Accepted Answer

At the moment the altimeter reads 10,000 feet during climb or descent

Answer

'Passing' means the aircraft is through that altitude, so the report is made as the altimeter sweeps through 10,000 feet.

Question 3

What is the significance of an ATC transmission beginning with 'All aircraft'?

Accepted Answer

The message applies to every aircraft on that frequency and each must comply

Answer

A broadcast beginning with 'All aircraft' is a general transmission requiring compliance from every aircraft monitoring that frequency.

Question 4

Which transponder code signals radio failure in VFR conditions?

Accepted Answer

7600

Answer

Squawk 7600 is the universal transponder code indicating lost communications, while 7700 indicates emergency and 7500 indicates hijack.

Question 5

A controller clears an aircraft for a 'short approach.' What does this require of the pilot?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the traffic pattern to land with minimal circuit distance

Answer

A short approach clearance permits the pilot to tighten or shorten the traffic pattern legs to accommodate traffic flow at the controller's discretion.

(CFC) Certified Flight Communicator Practice Test

(CFC) Certified Flight Communicator Practice Test

CFC Radio Communication Procedures 5