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Radio Communications & Procedures Flashcards

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  1. What does 'ATIS' stand for and what information does it provide?

    Answer: Automatic Terminal Information Service — continuous broadcasts of current airport and weather information

    ATIS is a continuous broadcast of non-control information including weather, active runways, and NOTAMs, updated hourly or as conditions change.

  2. A remote pilot hears 'UAS operations in progress' announced on CTAF. This broadcast is most likely made by:

    Answer: The remote pilot or visual observer to alert manned aircraft of active sUAS operations nearby

    Broadcasting a traffic advisory on CTAF is a voluntary but recommended safety practice for remote pilots to inform nearby manned traffic of active UAS operations.

  3. What phonetic word represents the letter 'N' in the ICAO phonetic alphabet?

    Answer: November

    In the ICAO phonetic alphabet, the letter N is represented by 'November.'

  4. Which of the following describes a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remote pilots typically learn about through NOTAMs?

    Answer: A temporary designation of airspace where flight operations are limited or prohibited for a specific time and area

    TFRs are temporary restrictions on airspace use, issued for events like VIP movements, disasters, or air shows, and are disseminated via NOTAMs.

  5. When operating a sUAS in the vicinity of a towered airport that has issued a NOTAM stating 'UAS operations authorized up to 200 feet AGL within 1 NM,' what must the remote pilot do if ATC contacts them and requests they descend immediately?

    Answer: Acknowledge and comply immediately, then land

    ATC instructions always take precedence and must be complied with; the remote pilot should acknowledge and comply, then land if directed.

  6. The term 'Mayday' repeated three times in a radio call indicates:

    Answer: An international distress call signaling life-threatening emergency

    'Mayday Mayday Mayday' is the internationally recognized distress signal for an immediate, life-threatening emergency requiring urgent assistance.

  7. What is the significance of the phonetic digit 'Niner' instead of 'Nine' in aviation radio communications?

    Answer: It differentiates the number from German 'Nein' (meaning no) to avoid confusion

    'Niner' is used instead of 'nine' to prevent confusion with the German word 'Nein' meaning 'no,' which is critical for international aviation communications.