Radio Communications and ATC Flashcards
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When ATC says 'Radar contact lost,' what should the pilot do?
Answer: Resume standard position reporting procedures
When radar contact is lost, the pilot should resume standard position reporting as if not in radar contact.
Which phonetic alphabet letter is used to represent the letter 'N'?
Answer: November
In the ICAO phonetic alphabet, 'N' is represented by 'November.'
What transponder code should be squawked when a pilot experiences a radio failure in VFR conditions?
Answer: 7600
Squawk 7600 indicates loss of radio communication, alerting ATC that the pilot cannot receive transmissions.
What information does a Pilot Controlled Lighting (PCL) system allow a pilot to do?
Answer: Activate runway lights by keying the microphone
PCL allows pilots to activate and adjust runway lighting by clicking the microphone on the CTAF frequency a specific number of times.
If ATC issues a heading of 'Fly heading 090,' what direction should the pilot turn to?
Answer: East (090°)
Heading 090 degrees corresponds to due East on a compass.
What is the purpose of an Enroute Flight Advisory Service (EFAS), commonly called 'Flight Watch'?
Answer: To relay weather information to pilots in flight
EFAS/Flight Watch provides pilot weather reports and updated weather information to pilots already airborne.
Which statement correctly describes the term 'traffic in sight' used in radio communications?
Answer: The pilot visually identifies the traffic ATC has called out
'Traffic in sight' means the pilot has visually acquired the conflicting traffic that ATC pointed out.