SELCAL Flashcards
1
Q
What is SELCAL?
A
- an instrument designed to relieve the pilot and the copilot from continuously monitoring the aircraft receivers.
- acts as a “Pager” for the aircraft.
2
Q
A _____ is assigned to each aircraft, and this code can be transmitted by a ground station using VHF or HF.
A
4 tone code
3
Q
When the aircraft SELCAL decoder receives its own code, it provides the flight crew with _______ and _______ indications.
A
VISUAL and AURAL
4
Q
SELCAL is decoded by?
A
both VHF and HF radios
5
Q
What is RIU?
A
Radio Interface Unit
6
Q
What is CMU?
A
Communication Management Unit
7
Q
You will often HEAR aircraft call in for “SELCAL check”, followed by a ______.
A
Phonetic Identifier
8
Q
This is to test the SELective CALling system used by major airlines, where each aircraft is assigned its own ______.
A
Unique tone code
9
Q
Where can you find SELCAL
A
Avionics Bay
