CFC Safety & Emergency Communication 2

Question 1

When a pilot declares 'MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY,' what priority does this transmission receive compared to all other communications?

Accepted Answer

Absolute highest priority, all other traffic must yield

Answer

A MAYDAY declaration gives absolute priority over all other communications on any frequency.

Question 2

Which squawk code should a pilot select when experiencing radio communication failure in VMC conditions?

Accepted Answer

7600

Answer

Squawk 7600 indicates radio communication failure (NORDO) to ATC.

Question 3

A flight communicator receives a distress call but cannot determine the aircraft's position. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Ask the pilot to transmit for DF homing

Answer

Requesting the pilot to transmit continuously allows direction-finding equipment to locate the aircraft.

Question 4

Under FAR Part 91, a pilot experiencing an emergency may deviate from any rule to the extent necessary. What must the pilot do if requested by ATC after the emergency?

Accepted Answer

Submit a written report to the FAA Administrator

Answer

FAR 91.3 requires pilots who deviate during an emergency to submit a written report to the FAA Administrator upon request.

Question 5

What does the phonetic alphabet word 'WILCO' mean in aviation communications?

Accepted Answer

I have received your message and will comply

Answer

WILCO means 'I have received your message, understand it, and will comply with it.'

(CFC) Certified Flight Communicator Practice Test

(CFC) Certified Flight Communicator Practice Test

CFC Safety & Emergency Communication 2