Radio Communications & Airport Operations Flashcards
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When operating a drone near an airport without an operating control tower, which frequency should the remote pilot use to monitor local traffic?
Answer: The designated CTAF frequency
The Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) is designated for carrying out airport advisory practices while operating to or from an airport without an operating control tower. This frequency is listed in the Chart Supplement and on the sectional chart.
What is the standard direction for turns in a traffic pattern at an airport?
Answer: Left turns
Unless otherwise specified, all turns in an airport traffic pattern are made to the left. Any right-hand patterns will be explicitly noted in the Chart Supplement or on the sectional chart.
Which of the following is an appropriate self-announcement on the CTAF for a drone operation?
Answer: Springfield Traffic, drone operation, 2 miles northwest of the airport at 300 feet, Springfield Traffic.
A proper CTAF call includes the name of the airport you are near, your aircraft type (drone/UAS), your location relative to the airport, your altitude, and ends with the airport name again. This provides clear and concise information to other pilots.
What is the recommended procedure for entering an airport traffic pattern?
Answer: Enter at a 45-degree angle to the downwind leg, at traffic pattern altitude.
The standard recommended entry procedure is to enter the pattern on a 45-degree angle to the downwind leg, heading toward a point abeam the midpoint of the runway. This allows the pilot to see and be seen by other aircraft in the pattern.
At an airport with a UNICOM frequency, what is its primary purpose?
Answer: To provide airport advisory information from a non-government, ground-based station.
UNICOM (Universal Communications) is a non-government air/ground communication station which may provide airport information, such as weather, wind direction, and recommended runway. It is an advisory service, not a control service.
The acronym CTAF stands for:
Answer: Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
CTAF stands for Common Traffic Advisory Frequency. It is the frequency used by pilots to communicate their positions and intentions near non-towered airports.