VFR Communications Flashcards
(34 cards)
What does ASOS and AWOS stand for?
Automated Surface Observing System
Automated Weather Observing System
How far away from the airport can you recieve the ASOS/AWOS broadcast?
25 nm from the airport
What is the difference on how winds are reported on ASOS/AWOS versus METARs?
Winds on the AWOS/ASOS are reported in degrees magnetic (like runways). Winds on METARs (including ADS-B) are in degrees true.
Where can ASOS/AWOS frequencies be found?
The airport data block on a Sectional Chart and the Chart Supplement (which will also include phone numbers if one is available).
What is ATIS?
Automatic Terminal Information Service
How often is ATIS updated?
Every hour. Identified with a phonetic letter that advances each hour (or each new recording if a significant change in weather or observation occurs).
When should a pilot listen to ATIS?
Prior to contacting a controller on departure or arrival.
What frequency is MULTICOM, even though rare nowadays?
122.9
What does the L on a Sectional Chart mean (with star)?
Pilot-controlled lighting
What does the L on a Sectional Chart mean (no star)?
Runway lights turn on at sunset.
What are ASRI frequencies?
These are frequencies specific to a dedicated FBO. If available, they are listed on FBO websites and EFB apps. NOTE: many FBO’s will also monitor MULTICOM if it is available.
What is the proper phraseology at a non-towered airport before you taxi?
Raleigh Exec Traffic, Cirrus 803P, at the south ramp, taxi to runway 3, Raleigh Exec.
NOTE: ALL runway crossings MUST be announced before crossing them enroute to the departure end of the runway. Also, a truncated N-number is acceptable, so long as it uniquely identified you. “Skyhawk” might be better than “Cessna” because a Cessna can be a two-seat trainer or a 12-person jet. Even “Yellow Cub” of “Blue Low-wing” is OK if you’re the only aircraft around fitting that description.
What is the proper phraseology at a non-towered airport before departure?
Raleigh Exec Traffic, Cirrus 803P, departing runway 3, departure to the south, Raleigh Exec.
Raleigh Exec Traffic, Cirrus 803P, departing runway 3, closed traffic, Raleigh Exec.
What is the proper phraseology at a Class D airport (or any towered airport) to request taxi to the runway (VFR)?
PILOT: Stanley County Ground, Cirrus 803P.
CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, Stanley County Ground.
PILOT: Stanley County Ground, Cirrus 803P is a Cirrus SR20, at Signature, with Information Whiskey, VFR to KTTA at 3,500.
CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, Stanley County Ground, Runway 4 Left taxi via Alpha, Delta, Cross Runway 4 Right, Hold Short Runway 4 Left.
PILOT: Taxi Runway 4 Left via Alpha, Delta, Cross Runway 4 Right, Hold Short Runway 4 Left, Cirrus 803P.
What does a star beside the CT frequency on the Sectional Chart mean?
The control tower is part-time and, after hours it will become a non-towered airport. If the CTAF symbol (C inside a black ball) is immediately after the CT frequency, that is also the CTAF frequency after hours.
What is the proper phraseology to ask for progressive taxi at a towered airport?
PILOT: Fayetteville Ground, Cirrus 803P.
CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, Fayetteville Ground.
PILOT: Fayetteville Ground, Cirrus 803P is a Cirrus SR20, at Signature, with information Whiskey, VFR to KTTA at 4,500.
CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, Fayetteville Ground, Runway 4, taxi via Echo, Alpha, hold short of Runway 10.
PILOT: Taxi to Runway 4 via Echo, Alpha, hold short of Runway 10, request progressive taxi instructions, Cirrus 803P.
What it is the proper phraseology for a VFR departure in Class C or TRSA?
PILOT: Raleigh Clearance, Cirrus 803P.
CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, Raleigh Clearance.
PILOT: Raleigh Clearance, Cirrus 803P is a Cirrus SR20, at Atlantic, with information Bravo, VFR to KFAY at 5,500.
CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, Raleigh Clearance. On departure, fly runway heading, maintain VFR at or below 1,500. Departure Frequency 125.3, squawk 7110.
PILOT: Fly runway heading, maintain VFR at or below 1,500. Departure on 125.3, squawk 7110. Cirrus 803P.
CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, readback correct. Contact Ground on 121.7 when ready to taxi.
NOTE: Controller may give you a heading to fly instead of saying “fly runway heading”. Or, they may not say anything at all, which means you are to fly runway heading.
What is the proper phraseology to request taxi for intersection takeoff?
Since Phoenix is Class B, after talking to Clearance Delivery…
PILOT: Phoenix Ground, Cirrus 803P, at Cutter Aviation with Information Bravo. Request intersection departure at H7.
CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, Phoenix Ground. Runway 25L at H7. Taxi via H.
PILOT: Runway 25L, taxi via H, Cirrus 803P.
NOTE: Ground may offer/assign an intersection takeoff without you asking. You can decline by saying, “Request full length”. You can also say this during the initial call so it’s not even offered.
What is the proper phraseology to request VFR departure from a Class B?
PILOT: Charlotte Clearance, Cirrus 803P
CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, Charlotte Clearance.
PILOT: Charlotte Clearance, Cirrus 803P is a Cirrus SR20, at Signature, with information Delta. VFR to KFAY at 5,500.
CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, cleared VFR out of the Charlotte Class B airspace via ATC assigned heading, maintain VFR at 3,000. Departure frequency is 120.55. Squawk 3515.
PILOT:
C - Cleared out of the Charlotte Class B airspace
R - via ATC assigned heading
A - maintain VFR at 3,000
F - departure frequency is 120.55
T - squawk 3515
Cirrus 803P
CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, readback correct. Advise this frequency when ready to taxi.
NOTE: This is essentially the same as departing a Class C or TRSA, except you will be given a clearance to fly in the Class B airspace rather than just departure instructions.
What does “Monitor Ground” on taxi at Class B mean?
Sometimes at a Class B, Clearance Delivery will say “monitor ground” when you tell them you’re ready to taxi. You will tune to ground, taxi up to the edge of the non-movement area, and then wait for instructions. They will call you when ready. It will go like this:
PILOT (on 121.65): Boston Clearance, Cirrus 803P at Signature with Information Hotel, Ready to taxi.
CLEARANCE DELIVERY CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, monitor Ground on 121.9.
PILOT: Monitor Ground on 121.9, Cirrus 803P.
*AFTER A SEEMING ETERNITY WAITING JUST OUTSIDE THE MOVEMENT AREA AND LISTENING TO 121.9…
GROUND CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, Boston Ground, Runway 22R, taxi via B, hold short of Z.
PILOT: Taxi 22R via B, hold short of Z, Cirrus 803P.
**AFTER MORE TIME OF IDLING…
GROUND CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, continue taxi via B, N, cross Runway 15R.
PILOT: Continue taxi via B, N, cross Runway 15R. Cirrus 803P
GROUND CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, monitor Tower on 128.8.
PILOT: Monitor Tower, 128.8, Cirrus 803P.
What is the FAA’s “Radar Traffic Information Service” commonly called?
Flight Following
*Only provided on a work-load-permitting basis.
What is the proper phraseology to ask for Flight Following at a Towered airport before taxi?
PILOT: Fayetteville Ground, Cirrus 803P, at Signature with Information A. VFR to KILM at 5,500. Request Flight Following.
GROUND CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, Fayetteville Ground. Runway 22, taxi via A. I’ll have a squawk code for you in a minute.
PILOT: Runway 22, taxi via A. Standing by for squawk code. Cirrus 803P.
GROUND CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, departure frequency is 126.3. Squawk 5207.
PILOT: Departure on 126.3, squawk 5207. Cirrus 803P
What does the controller mean when they say “contact ground point niner”?
Ground frequencies are almost always 121.x, with x being any number. So, the controller means for you to tune 121.9. The 121 part is understood and many times not mentioned.
What is the proper phraseology to request taxi to parking after landing at a towered airport?
TOWER CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, turn left at M, cross runway 28L at M, contact Ground point niner.
PILOT: Left at M, cross 28L, contact ground 121.9. Cirrus 803P
PILOT: Montgomery Ground, Cirrus 803P at G1, taxi to Atlantic Aero.
GROUND CONTROLLER: Cirrus 803P, taxi to parking via H.
PILOT: Taxi via H, Cirrus 803P.
