Chapter 3.2 - Basic RTF Procedures

Question 1

What is A / Z / B / Y / C in Phonetic Alphabet?

Answer 1

Alpha / Zulu / Bravo / Yankee / Charlie.

Question 2

What is X / D / W / E / V in Phonetic Alphabet?

Answer 2

X-Ray / Delta / Whiskey / Echo / Victor.

Question 3

What is F / U / G / T / H in Phonetic Alphabet?

Answer 3

Foxtrot / Uniform / Golf / Tango / Hotel.

Question 4

What is S / I / R / J / Q / K in Phonetic Alphabet?

Answer 4

Sierra / India / Romeo / Juliet / Quebec / Kilo.

Question 5

What is P / L / O / M / N in Phonetic Alphabet?

Answer 5

Papa / Lima / Oscar / Mike / November.

Question 6

In what format does a Pilot transmit a message using number?

Answer 6

Single Digits.

Question 7

Describe the Callsign VH-YTC in a Transmission?

Answer 7

Victor / Hotel – Yankee / Tango / Charlie.

Question 8

Describe the Callsign VH-YNJ in a Transmission?

Answer 8

Victor / Hotel – Yankee / November / Juliet

Question 9

Describe the Callsign VH-TGX in a Transmission?

Answer 9

Victor / Hotel – Tango / Golf / X-Ray.

Question 10

Describe the Altitude of 15700ft in a Transmission?

Answer 10

Altitude / 1, 5 (thousand) / 7 (hundred).

Question 11

Describe the Altitude of 9300ft in a Transmission?

Answer 11

Altitude / 9er (thousand) / 3 (hundred).

Question 12

Describe Visibility of 900m in a Transmission?

Answer 12

Visibility / 9er (hundred) / Metres.

Question 13

Describe Visibility of 2800m in a Transmission?

Answer 13

Visibility / 2 (thousand) / 8 (hundred) / Metres.

Question 14

Describe FL 190 in a Transmission?

Answer 14

Flight Level / 1 / 9er / 0.

Question 15

Describe FL 270 in a Transmission?

Answer 15

Flight Level / 2 / 7 / 0.

Question 16

Describe Speed of 95kts in a Transmission?

Answer 16

9er / 5 / Knots.

Question 17

Describe Speed of 63kts in a Transmission?

Answer 17

6 / 3 / Knots.

Question 18

Describe Speed of MN 0.85 in a Transmission?

Answer 18

Mach / Decimal / 8 / 5.

Question 19

Describe Heading of 275° in a Transmission?

Answer 19

Heading / 2 / 7 / 5.

Question 20

Describe Heading of 090° in a Transmission?

Answer 20

Heading / 0 / 9er / 0.

Question 21

Describe Wind Speed and Direction of 110/25 in a Transmission?

Answer 21

Wind / 1 / 1 / 0 / Degrees / 2 / 5 / Knots.

Question 22

Describe Wind Speed and Direction of 235/19 in a Transmission?

Answer 22

Wind / 2 / 3 / 5/ Degrees / 1 / 9ner / Knots.

Question 23

Describe Altimeter Pressure Settings of 1013 in a Transmission?

Answer 23

QNH / 1 / 0 / 1 / 3.

Question 24

Describe Altimeter Pressure Settings of 980 in a Transmission?

Answer 24

QNH / 9er / 8 / 0.

Question 25

Describe RWY 21L in a Transmission?

Answer 25

Runway / 2 / 1 / Left.

Question 26

Describe RWY 04R in a Transmission?

Answer 26

Runway / 0 / 4 / Right.

Question 27

When transmitting a Frequency number, what should a Pilot remember to say?

Answer 27

Decimal.

Question 28

When using Frequencies such as LF/MF/HF, what word should be added to the end?

Answer 28

Kilohertz (kHz).

Question 29

Describe the Frequency of 125.75 in a Transmission?

Answer 29

1 / 2 / 5 / Decimal / 7 / 5.

Question 30

Describe the Frequency of 118.30 in a Transmission?

Answer 30

1 / 1 / 8 / Decimal / 3.

Question 31

Describe 3459 kHz in a Transmission?

Answer 31

3 / 4 / 5 / 9er / Kilohertz.

Question 32

Describe 740 kHz in a Transmission?

Answer 32

7 / 4 / 0 / Kilohertz.

Question 33

Describe 4:15pm in a Transmission?

Answer 33

Time / 1 / 6 / 1 / 5.

Question 34

Describe 8:45am in a Transmission?

Answer 34

Time / 0 / 8 / 4 / 5.

Question 35

In Meteorology, what does OKTA mean?

Answer 35

1/8th of the Sky.

Question 36

Describe 5/8th of a Sky filled with Clouds?

Answer 36

5 / OKTA.

Question 37

Describe 2/8th of a Sky filled with Clouds?

Answer 37

2 / OKTA.

Question 38

What does CAVOK mean?

Answer 38

Cloud and Visibility are Okay.

Question 39

Define ‘Acknowledge’ in a Transmission?

Answer 39

Let me know you have received and understood this message.

Question 40

Define ‘Affirm’ in a Transmission?

Answer 40

Yes.

Question 41

Define ‘Approved’ in a Transmission?

Answer 41

Permission granted.

Question 42

Define ‘Break’ in a Transmission?

Answer 42

Declaring a separation of message.

Question 43

Define ‘Cancel’ in a Transmission?

Answer 43

Annul the previous transmission.

Question 44

Define ‘Check’ in a Transmission?

Answer 44

To examine a particular system or procedure. An answer is expected.

Question 45

Define ‘Cleared’ in a Transmission?

Answer 45

Authorised to proceed.

Question 46

Define ‘Confirm’ in a Transmission?

Answer 46

Did you receive the follow transmission.

Question 47

Define ‘Correct’ in a Transmission?

Answer 47

That is correct.

Question 48

Define ‘Correction’ in a Transmission?

Answer 48

Indicating an Error in the previous transmission.

Question 49

Define ‘Disregard’ in a Transmission?

Answer 49

Consider that transmission as not sent.

Question 50

Define ‘Go Ahead’ in a Transmission?

Answer 50

Proceed with your message.

Question 51

Define ‘How Do You Read’ in a Transmission?

Answer 51

What is the readability of my transmission.

Question 52

Define ‘I Say Again’ in a Transmission?

Answer 52

I repeat for clarity.

Question 53

Define ‘Monitor’ in a Transmission?

Answer 53

Listen out on (frequency).

Question 54

Define ‘Negative’ in a Transmission?

Answer 54

No or permission not granted

Question 55

Define ‘Read Back’ in a Transmission?

Answer 55

Repeat all of the previous message exactly as received.

Question 56

Define ‘Re-Cleared’ in a Transmission?

Answer 56

A change made in a previous clearance. Use this transmission instead.

Question 57

Define ‘Report’ in a Transmission?

Answer 57

Send me the following information.

Question 58

Define ‘Request’ in a Transmission?

Answer 58

I would like to know/obtain (information).

Question 59

Define ‘Say Again’ in a Transmission?

Answer 59

Repeat all of the previous message.

Question 60

Define ‘Speak Slower’ in a Transmission?

Answer 60

Reduce the rate of speech.

Question 61

Define ‘Stand By’ in a Transmission?

Answer 61

Wait and I will call you back.

Question 62

Define ‘Verify’ in a Transmission?

Answer 62

Check and confirm.

Question 63

Define ‘Wilco’ in a Transmission?

Answer 63

I understand your message and will comply.

Question 64

Which 3 words should only be used if communication is difficult?

Answer 64

- Over. - Out. - Words Twice.

Question 65

Although loss of communication procedures differ to the type of Airspace, common to all procedures is the need to maintain what?

Answer 65

Terrain Clearance.

Question 66

When facing a loss of communication, what should a Pilot do first?

Answer 66

Decipher the problem yourself.

Question 67

If a Pilot experiences loss of Radio communication how should they Broadcast a message (assuming the transmitter is working)?

Answer 67

Transmitting Blind.

Question 68

What Squawk Code is used to signal Loss of Radio Communication on a Transponder?

Answer 68

7600.

Question 69

What type of Radio calls take priority over all other Radio calls?

Answer 69

Distress/Emergency.

Question 70

Name 4 situations that would require a Distress Call?

Answer 70

- Engine/Structural Failure. - Serious Mechanical/Structural Damage. - Fire in some part of an Aircraft. - Weather Conditions below the minimum VMC for VFR.

Question 71

What does a Distress Call begin with?

Answer 71

MAYDAY (x3).

Question 72

Name the sequence for making a Distress Call (7)?

Answer 72

- Prefix. (MAYDAY / MAYDAY / MAYDAY). - Station Pilot is calling. (PARAFIELD TOWER). - Aircraft Callsign. (VH-TGX). - Nature of Distress. (ENGINE FAILURE). - Pilot’s Intention. (FORCED LANDING). - Present Position, Level and Heading. (5 MILES NORTH WEST OF PARAFIELD, 3500FT, 135M). - Other useful information.

Question 73

When declaring an Emergency what Squawk Code should be used?

Answer 73

7700.

Question 74

Define ELT and when should it be used?

Answer 74

Emergency Locator Transmitter and should be used when force landing an Aircraft.

Question 75

What does an Urgency Call begin with?

Answer 75

PAN PAN (x3)

Question 76

What’s the difference between a Distress and Urgency Call?

Answer 76

- Distress = an Aircraft in imminent danger. | - Urgency = an Aircraft NOT in imminent danger.

Question 77

Name 5 situations that would require an Urgency Call?

Answer 77

- A passenger on board requires assistance. - Experiencing Navigational Difficulties. - Aircraft Performance Issues. - Another Aircraft in difficulties and requires urgent assistance. - Due to Technical/Weather conditions you are required to change Airspace.

Question 78

Name the sequence for making an Urgency Call (7)?

Answer 78

- Prefix. (PAN PAN / PAN PAN / PAN PAN). - Station Pilot is calling. (PARAFIELD TOWER). - Aircraft Callsign. (VH-TGX). - Nature of Distress. (PASSENGER SUSPECTED HEART ATTACK). - Pilot’s Intention. (LANDING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE). - Present Position, Level and Heading. (5 MILES NORTH WEST OF PARAFIELD, 3500FT, 135M). - Other useful information. (REQUEST AMBULANCE TO MEET).

Question 79

What Squawk Code should be used before declaring a PAN PAN call?

Answer 79

7700.

Question 80

Name the sequence for testing Radio communication by a Pilot (4)?

Answer 80

- Callsign of Station. (PARAFIELD TOWER). - Aircraft Callsign. (VH-TGX). - Signal / Preflight / Radio Check. - Frequency being used.

Question 81

In the interest of Safety, a Pilot should test the Radio communication for it’s what?

Answer 81

Readability (using a scale of 1-5).