SPC Radio Communications and ATC 3

Question 1

When ATC says 'Radar contact lost,' what should the pilot do?

Accepted Answer

Resume standard position reporting procedures

Answer

When radar contact is lost, the pilot should resume standard position reporting as if not in radar contact.

Question 2

Which phonetic alphabet letter is used to represent the letter 'N'?

Accepted Answer

November

Answer

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

Question 3

What transponder code should be squawked when a pilot experiences a radio failure in VFR conditions?

Accepted Answer

7600

Answer

Squawk 7600 indicates loss of radio communication, alerting ATC that the pilot cannot receive transmissions.

Question 4

What information does a Pilot Controlled Lighting (PCL) system allow a pilot to do?

Accepted Answer

Activate runway lights by keying the microphone

Answer

PCL allows pilots to activate and adjust runway lighting by clicking the microphone on the CTAF frequency a specific number of times.

Question 5

If ATC issues a heading of 'Fly heading 090,' what direction should the pilot turn to?

Accepted Answer

East (090°)

Answer

Heading 090 degrees corresponds to due East on a compass.

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