Radio + transponder

Question 1

Initial radio call steps

Answer 1

1. Listen to ATIS
2. Switch to wellington delivery
3. Establish contact with wellington delivery

Question 2

ATIS frequency

Answer 2

126.90

Question 3

Wellington delivery frequency

Answer 3

128.20

Question 4

Establishing contact with Wellington delivery

Answer 4

a/c: “Wellington Delivery, CALLSIGN, INFORMATION LETTER, QNH’

Tower: “CALLSIGN, Wellington Delivery, go ahead”

a/c: “ CALLSIGN, on the western apron, request clearance to operate in the circuit”

Tower: “CALLSIGN, INFORMATION LETTER confirmed, cleared to operate in the circuit 1500 feet and below, taxi and hold at L3, contact tower on 118.80 when ready”

a/c: “Cleared to operate in the circuit 1500 feet and below, taxi and hold at L3, contact tower on 118.80 when ready, CALLSIGN”

Question 5

Radio call when ready for departure

Answer 5

Switch to Wellington Tower on 118.80

a/c: “Wellington Tower, CALLSIGN, ready”

Tower: “ CALLSIGN, hold at M5”

a/c: “ Hold at M5, CALLSIGN”

Tower: “CALLSIGN, line up and wait runway 34”

a/c: “Line up and wait, runway 34, CALLSIGN”

Tower: “CALLSIGN, runway 34, cleared for takeoff”

a/c: “ Cleared for takeoff, runway 34, CALLSIGN”

Question 6

Radio call when downwind (#1)

Answer 6

a/c: CALLSIGN, downwind request touch and go

Tower: “CALLSIGN, continue approach, number 1”

a/c: “ Continue approach, number 1, CALLSIGN”

Question 7

Radio call when downwind (#2)

Answer 7

a/c: CALLSIGN, downwind request touch and go

Tower: CALLSIGN, report sighting an Airbus on a 3 mile final”

a/c: “looking for traffic, CALLSIGN”

Once you have the traffic in sight

a/c: “Traffic in sight, CALLSIGN”

Tower: Continue approach, number 2 behind the airbus, caution wake turbulence”

a/c: Continue approach number 2 behind the airbus, CALLSIGN”

Question 8

Radio call when short final (touch and go)

Answer 8

Tower: “ CALLSIGN, runway 34 cleared touch and go”

a/c: “Cleared touch and go, runway 34, CALLSIGN”

Question 9

Transponder mode C (charlie)

Answer 9

Gives position and altitude

Question 10

Transponder mode A (alpha)

Answer 10

Gives position only

Question 11

Transponder code 1200

Answer 11

Code for all VFR flights when not operating in the circuit

Question 12

Transponder code 2200

Answer 12

Used when operating in the circuit

Question 13

Transponder code 1300

Answer 13

Gliders and balloons

Question 14

Transponder code 1400

Answer 14

a/c in general aviation areas

Question 15

Transponder code 1500

Answer 15

civil helicopters

Question 16

Transponder code 7700

Answer 16

Emergency / distress

Question 17

Transponder code 7600

Answer 17

Communication failure

Question 18

Transponder code 7500

Answer 18

Unlawful interference

Question 19

Is Wellington control zone transponder mandatory airspace

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

ATC light signal: steady green

Answer 20

a/c in air = cleared to land
a/c on ground = cleared for takeoff

Question 21

ATC light signal: series of green flashes

Answer 21

a/c in air = Return for landing (clearance to land and to taxi will be given in due course)
a/c on ground = Cleared to taxi

Question 21

ATC light signal: steady red

Answer 21

a/c in air = giveaway to other a/c and continue circling
a/c on ground = stop

Question 22

ATC light signal: Series of red flashes

Answer 22

a/c in air = Aerodrome unsafe, do not land
a/c on ground = Taxi clear of landing area in use

Question 23

ATC light signal: Flashing white

Answer 23

a/c in air = Land at this aerodrome and proceed to apron
a/c on ground = Return to starting point on aerodrome

Question 24

ATC light signal: Alternating red and green flashes

Answer 24

a/c in air = Danger, be on the alert
a/c on ground = Danger, be on the alert

Question 25

Wellington CTR/C loss of communications procedure - Outside of CTR/C

Answer 25

• Remain clear and proceed to alternate aerodrome
• Squawk 7600
• Report arrival to flight information

Question 26

Wellington CTR/C loss of communications procedure - Inside CTR/C not issued circuit joining instructions

Answer 26

• Vacate CTR/C via the sector you entered
• Squawk 7600
• When clear of control zone proceed to alternate aerodrome
• Report arrival to flight information

Question 27

Wellington CTR/C loss of communications procedure - Inside CTR/C and issued circuit joining instructions or in case of emergency or through stress of weather: operating WEST of instrument sector

Answer 27

• Squawk 7600
• Proceed to airport holding pattern at 1500ft
• Observe and follow light signals from tower
• If lights not observed carry out 3 orbits of holding pattern and then join base leg for runway in use

Question 28

Wellington CTR/C loss of communications procedure - Inside CTR/C and issued circuit joining instructions or in case of emergency or through stress of weather: operating EAST of instrument sector

Answer 28

• Squawk 7600
• Descend to not above 1000ft
• Proceed to mid downwind position
• Observe and follow light signals from tower
• If lights not observed carry out 3 orbits downwind and continue in the circuit for runway in use

Question 29

Wellington CTR/C loss of communications procedure what if weather conditions prevent the use of airport holding pattern at 1500ft

Answer 29

Make 3 orbits west of island bay then join left base for 34 or cross the extended centreline and join lefthand downwind for 16