Exam quiz Communications - PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

Question 1

What is the meaning of the phrase "Correction"?

Accepted Answer

An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...

Answer

I understand your message and will comply with it

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Permission for proposed action is granted

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I have received all of your last transmission

Question 2

The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Twelve o'clock

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One two o'clock

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One two hundred

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One two

Question 3

What does the abbreviaton "FIR" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Flight information region

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Flight integrity receiver

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Flow information radar

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Flow integrity required

Question 4

What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around?

Accepted Answer

Going around

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Pulling up

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Approach canceled

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No landing

Question 5

In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft?

Accepted Answer

After the ground station has used the abbreviation

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Within controlled airspace

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If there is little traffic in the traffic circuit

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After passing the first reporting point

Question 6

What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Flight information service

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Flashing information service

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Flight information system

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Flashing information system

Question 7

Times are transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

UTC

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Local time

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Standard time

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Time zone time

Question 8

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Next report PAH"?

Accepted Answer

Wilco

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Roger

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Report PAH

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Positive

Question 9

Which phrase is to be used when a pilot wants the tower to know that he is ready for take-off?

Accepted Answer

Ready for departure

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Ready

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Ready for start-up

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Request take-off

Question 10

The altimeter has to be set to what value in order to show zero on ground?

Accepted Answer

QFE

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QNE

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QTE

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QNH

Question 11

On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?

Accepted Answer

On the current frequency

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On the appropriate FIS frequency

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On a tower frequency

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On a radar frequency of the lower airspace

Question 12

Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?

Accepted Answer

Altitude

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Height of ionosphere

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Twilight error

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Shoreline effect

Question 13

An altitude of 4500 ft is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Four thousand five hundred

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Four five zero zero

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Four five thousand

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Four thousand five zero zero

Question 14

Regularity messages are messages...

Accepted Answer

Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation.

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Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

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Sent by an aircraft operating agency or an aircraft of immediate concern to an aircraft in flight.

Question 15

What does a readability of 3 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is unreadable

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The transmission is readable now and then

Question 16

What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report?

Accepted Answer

1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

Question 17

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK?

Accepted Answer

Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo

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Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

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Omega Echo Juliett Victor Kilogramm

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Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo

Question 18

What is the meaning of the phrase "Roger"?

Accepted Answer

I have received all of your last transmission

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Permission for proposed action is granted

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An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...

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I understand your message and will comply with it

Question 19

Which statement about a correction on the radio is correct?

Accepted Answer

The word CORRECTION may be used before transmitting the corrected information.

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The word MAYDAY is used for every correction.

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The pilot should remain silent after an error.

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Only ATC may correct a transmission.

Question 20

Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"?

Accepted Answer

VFR

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VMC

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VRU

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VFS

Question 21

What is the correct course of action when experiencing a radio failure in class D airspace?

Accepted Answer

The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

Question 22

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM?

Accepted Answer

Hotel Bravo Yankee Kilo Mike

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Hotel Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mikro

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Home Bravo Yankee Kilo Mikro

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Home Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mike

Question 23

What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for?

Accepted Answer

No specific opening hours

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24 h service

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Sunrise to sunset

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Sunset to sunrise

Question 24

What is the meaning of the radiotelephony phrase "Unable"?

Accepted Answer

I cannot comply with your instruction or request.

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No.

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Disregard my last transmission.

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Emergency traffic only.

Question 25

What information is broadcasted on a VOLMET frequency?

Accepted Answer

Meteorological information

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NOTAMS

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Current information

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Navigational information

Question 26

Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

Question 27

What is the meaning of the radiotelephony phrase "Affirm"?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

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No.

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Disregard my last transmission.

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Emergency traffic only.

Question 28

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

Accepted Answer

Two times

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One time

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Three times

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Four times

Question 29

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Call Hamburg Tower on 121.275"?

Accepted Answer

121.275

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Call 121.275

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Call tower

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Call tower on 121.275

Question 30

Which of the listed radiotelephony messages has a higher priority than a flight safety message?

Accepted Answer

Communication related to direction finding

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Meteorological message

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Flight regularity message

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Aircraft position report message

Question 31

If there is any doubt about ambiguity, a time of 1620 is to be transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

One six two zero

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One thousand six hundred two zero

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Two zero

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Sixteen twenty

Question 32

Which statement about standard phraseology is correct?

Accepted Answer

It reduces ambiguity and communication errors.

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It is used only in written exams.

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It should be replaced by slang when workload is high.

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It is unnecessary in uncontrolled airspace.

Question 33

Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QFE?

Accepted Answer

Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference aerodrome

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

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Altitude in relation to mean sea level

Question 34

How can you obtain meteorological information concerning airports during a crosscountry flight?

Accepted Answer

VOLMET

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METAR

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AIRMET

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GAMET

Question 35

What does a readability of 1 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The transmission is unreadable

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

Question 36

A frequency of 119.500 MHz is correctly transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

One one niner decimal five

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One one niner thousand decimal five zero

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One one niner decimal five zero zero

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One one niner decimal five zero

Question 37

What is the correct way of establishing radio communication between D-EAZF and Dusseldorf Tower?

Accepted Answer

Dusseldorf Tower D-EAZF

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DEAZF is calling Dusseldorf Tower

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Dusseldorf Tower over

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Tower from D-EAZF

Question 38

Which statement about MAYDAY is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is used for distress when grave and imminent danger requires immediate assistance.

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It is used only for weather information.

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It means the flight plan is closed.

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It is a routine taxi instruction.

Question 39

What is the call sign of the aerodrome control?

Accepted Answer

Tower

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Aerodrome

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Ground

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Control

Question 40

What does a readability of 2 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is unreadable

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is perfectly readable

Question 41

Which of the following is a valid VHF COM frequency for aviation voice communication?

Accepted Answer

120.50 MHz

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115.15 MHz

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117.30 kHz

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108.80 MHz

Question 42

What does a cloud coverage of "BKN" mean in a METAR weather report?

Accepted Answer

5 to 7 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

Question 43

Which Q-code is used for the true bearing to the station?

Accepted Answer

QUJ

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QTE

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QDR

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QDM

Question 44

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"?

Accepted Answer

Affirm

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Affirmative

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Yes

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Roger

Question 45

What is the meaning of the phrase "Approved"?

Accepted Answer

Permission for proposed action is granted

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An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand your message and will comply with it

Question 46

What is the meaning of the radiotelephony phrase "Wilco"?

Accepted Answer

I understand your message and will comply.

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No.

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Disregard my last transmission.

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Emergency traffic only.

Question 47

Under what conditions may class D airspace be entered with a radio failure?

Accepted Answer

Approval has been granted before

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There are other aircraft in the aerodrome circuit

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It is the destination aerodrome

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It ist the aerodrome of departure

Question 48

What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission?

Accepted Answer

Transmitting blind

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Blind

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No reception

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Listen

Question 49

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Squawk 4321, Call Bremen Radar on 131.325"?

Accepted Answer

Squawk 4321, 131.325

Answer

Roger

Answer

Wilco

Answer

Squawk 4321, wilco

Question 50

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead until 2500 feet before turning right heading 220 degrees, wind 090 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for take-off"?

Accepted Answer

DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, runway 12, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, wilco, heading 220 degrees, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots

Question 51

Urgency messages are messages...

Accepted Answer

Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

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Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight.

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Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation.

Question 52

Which Q-code is used for the true bearing from the station?

Accepted Answer

QTE

Answer

QDR

Answer

QDM

Answer

QUJ

Question 53

Urgency messages are defined as...

Accepted Answer

Messages concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

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Messages concerning urgent spare parts which are needed for a continuation of flight and which need to be ordered in advance.

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Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft.

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Messages concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

Question 54

Which statement about QNH transmission is correct?

Accepted Answer

The pressure value should be read back when issued by ATC.

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It should be ignored in VFR flight.

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It is read back only by IFR airliners.

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It replaces the transponder code.

Question 55

Which statement about PAN PAN is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is used for urgency when safety is affected but immediate assistance may not be required.

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It has the same priority as a routine position report.

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It means the aircraft has landed.

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It cancels all ATC clearances.

Question 56

What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication?

Accepted Answer

VHF

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HF

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LF

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MF

Question 57

Which statement about readback is correct?

Accepted Answer

Clearances, runway instructions, QNH and SSR codes normally require correct readback.

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Wind direction never has to be acknowledged.

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Only passenger names require readback.

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Readback is optional for all ATC clearances.

Question 58

What does a cloud coverage of "SCT" mean in a METAR weather report?

Accepted Answer

3 to 4 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

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8 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

Question 59

Which of the following frequencies lies in the aviation VHF voice communication band?

Accepted Answer

118.75 MHz

Answer

327.25 MHz

Answer

327.25 kHz

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118.75 kHz

Question 60

Which Q-code is used for the magnetic bearing from the station?

Accepted Answer

QDR

Answer

QUJ

Answer

QDM

Answer

QTE

Question 61

Which abbreviation is used for the term "abeam"?

Accepted Answer

ABM

Answer

ABE

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ABA

Answer

ABB

Question 62

A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Two eight five.

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Two hundred eight five

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Two hundred eighty-five.

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Two eight five hundred.

Question 63

Distress messages contain...

Accepted Answer

Information concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance

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Information concerning urgent spare parts which are required for a continuation of flight and which have to be ordered in advance.

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Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft.

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Information concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

Question 64

Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"?

Accepted Answer

OBST

Answer

OBTC

Answer

OBS

Answer

OST

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