Course exam NF

Question 1

If an aircraft is observed to be in distress, what call should be made?

Answer 1

PAN PAN on current frequency.

Question 2

A pilot who is not in contact with an ATSU is informed of a very unwell passenger requiring immediate medical attention on board the aircraft. What is the correct initial radio telephony action?

Answer 2

Transmit a MAYDAY (distress) call on 121.500MHz and squark 7700.

Question 3

Prior to making a practice emergency call with “London Centre” (Distress and Diversion), which answer describes the correct procedure to follow?

Answer 3

Select 121.500MHz with the radio squelch disabled (to enable you to hear distant stations) and listen out to ensure no actual emergency is in progress, and use the phrase “Practice Pan, Practice Pan, Practice Pan” followed by the rest of the practice emergency message.

Question 4

At the planning stage of a VFR flight, where is it best to obtain current meteorological information?

Answer 4

By self-briefing using official published weather information.

Question 5

True or False? The parameters that can effect range of VHF communications is altitude only?

Answer 5

False. This is both altitude and transmitter power.