Progress Test 12 NF Flashcards
(28 cards)
When making an emergency what should the first transmission be on?
The current frequency, if not on a current frequency make a call on 121.500 (London Center)
-Coverage is partially below 2000 feet AGL.
During an emergency call set mode C and squark 7700 if on a London Center, what should be done if the call was made on the current frequency?
If the code is already allocated and a distress call has been made on that current frequency, use the current code allocated.
What should be done if an emergency call has been made?
-Keep quite
-Make a note of the distress call
-If no reply from ATSU make a MAYDAY call on behalf of the distressed aircraft.
What does distress only apply to?
Your aircraft or someone within your aircraft.
What are the contents of an emergency call?
Name 10.
- Station being addressed
- Aircraft call sign
- Aircraft type
4.Nature of Emergency - Action and intentions for dealing with the emergency
- Position (current or last known)
- Altitude
- Heading
- Qualifications (PPL, instrument, commercial)
- Information (POB, endurance, aircraft markings, survival equipment)
What would the response look like to a MAYDAY call?
“G-BORK London Center. Roger your MAYDAY position 5 miles south Colchester”
True or False? Subsequent transmissions can have the prefix MAYDAY if considered necessary.
True.
What is the call for Urgency emergency?
PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN.
True or False? You cannot make an urgency call on behalf of another vehicle, vessel or person in danger.
False, you can. E.g., Upturned boat.
What would a MAYDAY call look like if it was to be relayed?
“MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY, London Center, G-BORK, have intercepted MAYDAY from G-ECAC, i say again G-ECAC, A120T, engine failure, attempted forced landing, 5 miles south Colchester, 600ft, heading 180 degrees, PPL not other qualifications, 2POB”
With a radio failure what thing should be checked?
- PTT not stuck
-Audio panel correctly set
-intercom volume turned
-circuit breakers
-is ATSU open?
-Correct frequency
-Radio volume turned up
-plugs/jacks secure
-Are you within range
What actions could be taken during a radio failure?
-Try establish comms with other aircraft
-Change to last frequency or alternate frequency
What procedures are in place for radio failure outside CAS?
-do not enter CAS unless a clearance to enter has already been given.
-Do not enter if clearance was special VFR
-Head for and land at nearest suitable airfield
What procedures are in paces for radio failure inside CAS?
-Continue as cleared, and land at nearest suitable airfield.
True or False? You should try and transmit blind on current frequency in case of receiver failure.
Yes.
What is the call for transmitting blind?
Transmitting Blind, Transmitting Blind
What should be done at the intended airfield if you have a radio failure?
-look out for light signals
-Join overhead observe the wind sock
-Follow prescribed circuit pattern
-Keep very good look out
What can be done if you have a transmitter failure?
-Use transponder
-By carrier wave only (PTT)
-Controller will ask yes or no questions
What can be done with the PTT switch for homing or initiation of speechless code?
Morse code H (….)
What can be done with the PTT switch for saying yes?
One click
What can be done with the PTT switch for saying no?
Two clicks
What can be done with the PTT switch for asking to say again?
Three clicks
What can be done with the PTT switch for saying that I have another emergency ?
Morse code X (-..-)
For total radio failure (or total electrical failure), you can request a “sharpherding aircraft” to intercept and lead you to safety, what pattern should be made for receiver or all comms fail?
Fly triangles of 2 minutes legs
-Right hand for receiver working
-Left hand for all comms fail
