Radio Communications Flashcards
Whats the most common communication radio equipment in general aviation aircraft?
Most are VHF between 118 and 136.975
Universal VHF emergency frequency?
121.5
What frequencies are used for ground control?
121.6 and 121.9
What is CTAF?
Common traffic advisory frequency. Non towered airport communications.
What is a unicom?
nongovernment comm facility whihc many provide airport info at certain airports.
What does ATIS mean?
Automated terminal info service. Continuous broadcast of recorded noncontrol info in selected high activity terminal areas. It relieves frequency congestion and controller workload by automating essential but routine info
What if no tower, FSS, or Unicom?
Use multicom frequency 122.9
What is an RCO?
Remote communications outlet. Unmanned comms facility remotely controlled by ATC personnel.
Used to provide ground to ground comms between ATC and pilots located at satellite airports.
How can you determine what frequency is approperiate for activating your VFR flight plan once airborne?
a. ask FSS briefer during the preflight call
b. Consult the comms section under flight service for the airport of departure in the chart supplement
What is the meaning of a heavy lined blue box surrounding a NAVAID frequency?
Indicates FSS frequencies 121.5, 122.2, 243.0, 255.4 are available
WHat is the meaning of a thin lined blue box surrounding a NAVAID frequency?
No standard FSS frequencies available. THey will also have a ‘no voice’ symbol
If you’re unsure about the status of a restricted area along your route, where can you find the frequency for the controlling agency?
end panel of a VFR sectional chart.
