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Basic Comms
Block 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Radio frequencies are used only | for the specific purpose intended |
| How often are Interphones and assigned radio frequencies are to be monitored? | Continuously |
| Authorized Transmissions: Transmit only those messages necessary for | air traffic control or otherwise contributing to air safety |
| Authorized Relays | - Relay operational information to aircraft or aircraft operators as necessary - Relay official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) messages as required |
| As necessary, authorize a pilot to interrupt their communications guard when: Requested A mutually agreeable time period off frequency is establish | - Requested - A mutually agreeable time period off frequency is established |
| Words and phrases frequently used in pilot/controller communications are printed in ___ __ in the FAA Order JO 7110.65. | bold italics |
| Shall or Must | Mandatory |
| Shall not or Must not | prohibited |
| Should | recommended |
| May or need not | optional |
| Will | Futurity, future |
| What is the purpose for using ICAO phonetic pronunciations of numbers and letters? | -Prevent misunderstandings -Clarifies individual letters |
| Number Usage Group: Serial Numbers | State each digit separately |
| Number Usage Group: Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) / Decision Altitude | 1,320: "Minimum Descent Altitude, One Three Two Zero" 486: "Decision Altitude, Four Eight Six" |
| Number Usage Group: Field elevation | Field elevation (also known as airport elevation) is the highest point of an airport’s usable runways measured in feet from Mean Sea Level (MSL). 817: "Field Elevation eight one seven" |
| Number Usage Group: Heading | based on 360 degrees and 3 numbers are stated. 5 degrees: "Heading Zero Zero Five" 30 degrees: "Heading Zero Three Zero" 360 degrees: "Heading Three Six Zero" |
| Number Usage Group: Radar Beacon Code | “SQUAWK”, followed by the separate digits of the 4-digit code |
| Number Usage Group: Frequencies | Identify frequencies by inserting the word “POINT” where the decimal point occurs. - Omit the third digit to the right of the decimal point |
| Number Usage Group: Speed | -Speed: State the separate digits of the speed followed by the word “KNOTS.” -Mach: use the word “Mach” followed by the separate digits of the Mach number. - Insert the word “Point” |
| Facility Identification for ATCT, Approach, Terminal Position, Flight Service Stations (FSS) and ARTCC | "Boston Tower", "Chicago Approach", "O'Hare departure", "Fort Worth Radio", and "Atlanta Center" |
| Format for radio communications with an aircraft on initial radio contact: | - Identification of aircraft - Identification of ATC unit - Message (if any) - The word “over” if required |
| When should an air traffic controller use the full identification of aircraft the entire time while communicating? | - Aircraft have similar-sounding FAA-authorized call signs - Aircraft have similar-sounding identifications |
| Civil Aircraft Identification | Initial Contact: -"November" -ICAO phonetic pronunciation of the numbers/letters of the aircraft registration |
| Air Taxi Identification | Air taxi and commercial operators not having FAA-authorized call signs, state: -Prefix “TANGO” on initial contact, if used by the pilot - Registration number |
| Air Carrier/Air Taxi Ambulance Identification | - Prefix “MEDEVAC,” if used by the pilot - Call sign and flight numbers in group form |
| Civilian Air Ambulance Identification | - Prefix “MEDEVAC” - Registration numbers and letters |
| U.S. Military Identification | Military aircraft, state: - Service name - Last five digits of the serial number - “COPTER” when the aircraft is a helicopter and is NOT a presidential or vice-presidential flight |
| Special military operations are identified by the type of mission and/or special operations call sign as follows: | - E = AIR EVAC (Air Evacuation) - L = LOGAIR (U.S Air Force Contract) - S = SAM (Special Air Mission) Special military operations, state: - Mission/special operation - Last five digits of the serial number |
| Describing Radials of VOR/VORTAC/TACAN NAVAIDs | 1. State name of NAVAID, followed by 2. Separate digits of the radial, followed by 3. Word “Radial” -Example: “TULSA THREE ONE ZERO RADIAL” |
| Describing NAVAID Fixes | - When a fix is not named, state the name of the: 1. NAVAID, followed by 2. Radial and distance in miles from NAVAID, followed by 3. Phrase “Mile Fix” - If the fix is charted on a SID, STAR, en route chart, or approach plate, state the name of the fix |
| Describing Arcs about VOR-DME/VORTAC/TACAN NAVAIDs | 1. State distance in miles from NAVAID 2. “Mile Arc” 3. Direction from NAVAID in terms of the eight principal points of the compass 4. “Of” 5. Name of NAVAID Example: “TWO ZERO MILE ARC SOUTHEAST OF TULSA VORTAC" |
| Intrafacility coordination | is the exchange of information between positions within a facility. - Occurs in all three options - Preferred method is via interphone - May be accomplished “in person” (e.g., physically pointing to a radar display) |
| The most commonly used methods of coordination include: | - Automated (computer) - Interphone - Facility Directives/Letters of Agreements (SOPs/LOAs) - Verbal/physical (includes conversation among radar team members or with nearby sector/supervisor) |
| Interphone Message Priority | 1st: Emergency messages are first priority. 2nd:Clearance and control instruction messages are second priority. 3rd:Movement and control messages are third priority. 4th:Movement messages on VFR aircraft are fourth priority. |
| What words are used to interrupt lower priority calls? | "Emergency" or "Control" |
| What is a handoff? | an action taken to transfer radar identification of an aircraft from one controller to another when the aircraft will enter the receiving controller’s airspace and radio communications will be transferred. |
| What is a point-out? | an action taken by the controller to transfer the radar identification of an aircraft to another controller if the aircraft will or may enter the airspace or protected airspace of another controller and radio communications will not be transferred |
| Transfer of Radar Identification via Interphone Process: | - The term “Handoff” or “Point-Out” - The position of the target - The aircraft identification or beacon code - Assigned altitude, appropriate restrictions, information that the aircraft is climbing or descending - Any other information necessary |
| Transfer of radio communications occurs: | - AFTER completion of handoff (if in a radar environment), and - BEFORE an aircraft enters the receiving controller's area of jurisdiction |
| Transfer of Control | the action whereby the responsibility for separation of an aircraft is transferred from one controller to another |
| Runway Crossings Communication | Ground Control shall coordinate and obtain approval from Local Control before authorizing an aircraft/vehicle to cross or use any portion of an active runway. ALSO, shall advise the Local Controller when the coordinated runway operation is completed. |
| What is the purpose of position briefing? | to ensure position information and control information are accurately transferred to the relieving controller. |
| The Position Relief Briefing is a four-step process consisting of the following: | Step 1: Preview the position Step 2: Verbal briefing Step 3: Assumption of position responsibility Step 4: Review the position |
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