8-1 Chapter 8 Radio Operations: Aviation Spoken Here

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1 8-1 Chapter 8 Radio Operations: Aviation Spoken Here Radio Technique 1. [8-2/1/1] Using the radio is no great mystery. When transmitting, hold the radio close to your. A. mouth B. ear C. tongue VHF Transmitions 2. [8-3/1/4] Aviation transmissions are usually on the portion of the radio spectrum. A. very high frequency (VHF) B. ultra high frequency (UHF) C. very long frequency (VLF) 3. [8-3/2/1] The downside of VHF is that the range is limited by. A. static B. lunar interference C. line of sight Talking the Talk 5. [8-5/3/4] The correct method of stating 4,500 feet MSL to ATC is A. FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED. B. FOUR POINT FIVE. C. FORTY-FIVE HUNDRED FEET MSL. 6. [8-5/3/5] The correct method of stating 10,500 feet MSL to ATC is A. TEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED FEET. B. TEN POINT FIVE. C. ONE ZERO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED. 7. [8-5/See Frequent Flyer Frequencies] Fill in the blanks with the items, services or facilities covered by the following frequencies: to MHz MHz to MHz - 4. [8-3/2/2] The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as MHz - signs frequencies ranging from megahertz (MHz) to MHz for aviation use MHz - A. 200, 850 B , MHz - C , MHz MHz -

2 8-2 Rod Machado s Sport Pilot Handbook MHz [7-3 Insert & 8-8/1/3 ] When flying Cessna N2132B, the proper phraseology for initial contact with Tulane FSS is A. TULANE RADIO, CESSNA TWO ONE THREE TWO BRAVO, RECEIVING MOTOWN VORTAC, OVER. B. TULANE STATION, CESSNA TWO ONE THREE TWO BEE, RECEIVING MOTOWN VORTAC, OVER. C. TULANE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION, CESSNA NOVEMBER THREE TWO BRAVO, RECEIVING MOTOWN VORTAC, OVER MHz - Flight Service Station Frequencies MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz & MHz - Controlled Airports 11. [8-8/2/1] A heavy-lined VOR frequency box around the Riverside VOR frequency box (shown below) indicates what two frequencies are available and monitored? A MHz & MHz B MHz & MHz C MHz & MHz Riverside VOR frequency box 8. [8-7/1/3] After landing at a tower controlled airport, when should the pilot contact ground control? A. When advised by the tower to do so. B. Prior to turning off the runway. C. After reaching a taxiway that leads directly to the parking area. Control Tower Communication 9. [8-7/Figure 7] The frequency for General Fox Field (below) is A MHz. B MHz. C MHz. General Fox Field 12. [8-8/Figure 10] What frequencies are available for communicating with the Riverside FSS (refer to the figure above)? A MHz, MHz, MHz B MHz, MHz, MHz C MHz, MHz, MHz 13. [8-9/1/1] Referring to the figure on the next page, on what frequency could you contact Riverside FSS if you re in the vicinity of Hector VOR? A. Transmit on MHz, listen on MHz. B. Transmit on MHz, listen on MHz. C. Transmit on Channel 39 MHz, listen on MHz.

3 8-3 Chapter 8 Radio Operations: Aviation Spoken Here Hector VOR frequency box HIWAS and ASOS/AWOS 16. [8-10/2/3] Referring to the figure below, on what frequency can a pilot receive Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS) in the vicinity of Daggett VOR? A MHz B MHz C MHz 14. [8-9/Figure 13] A line underneath the Daggett VOR frequency as shown below indicates no capability exists on that frequency. A. Morse code B. sound C. voice 17. [8-10/3/2] HIWAS is a continuous broadcast of in-flight advisories. A. FAA inspector location B. weather C. Notam HIWAS fequency Underlined VOR frequency 15. [8-10/Figure 15] Referring to the figure below, what frequency could you use to contact the Riverside FSS when flying in the vicinity of Barstow-Daggett airport? A B C Barstow-Dagget airport 18. [8-11/1/2] ASOS weather information is broadcast minute-tominute and may contain information on the ceiling, sky cover, visibility, precipitation and so on. This broadcast is known as the weather. A. Notam B. one minute C. area 19. [8-11/2/1] Referring to the figure below, on what frequency can a pilot receive the local weather at when landing at Sheboygan? A MHz B MHz C MHz

4 Rod Machado s Sport Pilot Handbook 8-4 The Emergency Frequency 20. [8-11/2/1] The international emergency frequency is. A MHz B MHz C MHz The Airport Facility Directory 21. [8-12/Figure 20] (See figure above.) Traffic patterns in effect at Eagle County airport are A. to the right on Runway 7 and Runway 25. B. to the left on Runway 7 and to the left on Runway 25. C. to the right on Runway 7 and to the left on Runway [8-12/Figure 20] (See figure above.) Where is Eagle County airport located with relation to the city? A. west approximately 4 miles. B. east approximately 4 miles. C. east approximately 10 miles. 23. [8-12/Figure 20 G17/1/2] (See figure above.) What is the recommended communications procedure for landing at Eagle County airport during the hours when the tower is not in operation? A. monitor airport traffic and announce your position and intentions on MHz. B. contact UNICOM on MHz for traffic advisories. C. monitor ATIS for airport conditions, then announce your position on MHz. Radar and the ATC System 24. [8-13/1/2] Transponders allow airplanes to be identified on radar via the radar beacon system. A. secondary B. rotating C. primary Transponder 25. [8-13/2/3] Unless otherwise authorized, if flying a transponder equipped aircraft, a pilot should squawk which VFR code?

5 Chapter 8 Radio Operations: Aviation Spoken Here 26. [8-14/1/2 & 9-3/Figure 1] When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected? 33. [8-15/See Airborne Cowboy: Riding a DF Steer] When using a DF steer, the FSS specialist will have you your microphone for a given length of time. A. elevate B. key (depress the transmit key) C. mouth [8-14/2/3] If you have an emergency, what code should you squawk? 28. [8-15/2/2] If you are being hijacked in your Cessna 152, what code should you squawk? A [8-16/1/1] If you have a loss of radio communication, what code should you squawk? 30. [8-16/1/2] When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which codes? A. 0700, 1700, 7000 B. 1200, 1500, 7000 C. 7500, 7600, [8-15/See Airborne Cowboy: Riding a DF Steer] The letters VHF/DF appearing in the Airport/Facility Directory for a certain airport indicate that A. this airport is designated as an airport of entry. B. the Flight Service Station has equipment with which to determine your direction from the station. C. this airport has a direct-line phone to the Flight Service Station. 32. [8-15/See Airborne Cowboy: Riding a DF Steer] To use VHF/DF facilities for assistance in locating an aircraft's position, the aircraft must have a A. VHF transmitter and receiver. B code transponder. C. VOR receiver and DME. Radar Services for Pilots 34. [8-16/3/3] pilot flying on a heading of 090 degrees: TRAFFIC 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND... A. East. B. South. C. West. 35. [8-16/3/3] pilot flying on a heading of 360 degrees: TRAFFIC 10 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND... A. Northwest. B. Northeast. C. Southwest. 36. [8-16/3/3] pilot during a local flight: TRAFFIC 2 O'CLOCK, 5 MILES, NORTHBOUND... A. Between directly ahead and 90 degrees to the left. B. Between directly behind and 90 degrees to the right. C. Between directly ahead and 90 degrees to the right.

6 Rod Machado s Sport Pilot Handbook 37. [8-16/3/3] pilot flying north in a calm wind: TRAFFIC 9 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND... A. South. B. North. C. West. Radar Assistance to VFR Aircraft Basic Radar Service 38. [8-17/2/3] Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as A. safety alerts, traffic advisories and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft. B. mandatory radar service provided by the Automated Radar Terminal System (ARTS) program. C. wind shear warning at participating airports. 39. [8-17/2/4] From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations? A. Clearance delivery. B. Tower, just before takeoff. C. Ground control, on initial contact. Radar Services for Pilot 40. [8-18/3/2] TRSA Service provides A. IFR separation (1,000 feet vertical and 3 miles lateral) between all aircraft. B. warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft. C. sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft. Class C Service 42. [8-19/3/2] Class C service provides service, between all IFR and VFR aircraft, and of the VFR arrivals to the primary airport. A. vector, sightseeing, sequencing B. basic radar, 1,000 foot separation, sequencing C. basic radar, separation, sequencing Class B Service 43. [8-19/3/3] Class B service provides service, between IFR and VFR aircraft, and of VFR arrivals to the primary airport. A. vector, sightseeing, sequencing B. basic radar, 1,000 foot separation, sequencing C. basic radar, separation, sequencing Clearance Delivery 44. [8-20/1/1] What publication could you look at to determine what stage of radar service is available at an airport? A. Airport/Facility Directory. B. Aeronautical Information Manual. C. Federal Aviation Regulations. 45. [8-20/3/1] Who would you contact if you wanted to obtain a clearance to depart the primary airport lying within Class B airspace? A. Ground Control. B. Flight Service Station. C. Clearance Delivery [8-19/3/1] If Air Traffic Control advises that radar service is terminated when the pilot is departing Class C airspace, the transponder should be set to code A B C. 4096

7 Chapter 8 Radio Operations: Aviation Spoken Here 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. C to MHz - Air Traffic Control general frequency range MHz - Emergency frequency and ELT s to MHz - Ground Control at tower airports MHz - FSS Enroute Flight Advisory Service (Flight Watch) MHz - FSS receive-only and transmit other frequency MHz - FSS Common enroute frequency MHz - Unicom at airports without an operating MHz - Unicom at airports without an operating MHz - Air-to-air communications and private airports not open to public MHz - Unicom at airports without an operating MHz - Air to air; private airports not open to public MHz - Multicom; activities of a temporary, seasonal, emergency nature or search and rescue, as well as airports with no tower, FSS or Unicom MHz - Multicom, forestry management and fire suppression, fish and game management and protection and environmental monitoring and protection MHz - Air-to-air communication general aviation helicopters & MHz - Unicom at airports without an operating 8. A 9. B 10. A 11. C 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. B 17. B 18. B 19. A 20. A 21. C 22. A 23. A 24. A 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. A 36. C 37. C 38. A 39. C 40. C 41. B 42. C 43. C 44. A 45. C MHz - Unicom at airports with a or FSS on field MHz - Unicom at airports without an operating MHz - Unicom at airports without an operating