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Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 55mins
What is amplitude?
The number of complete waves (cycles) that occur in one second.
The distance between the extremities of a signal’s oscillation
The process of transposing intelligence onto a carrier wave.
The length of one complete wave (or cycle)
What is frequency?
The number of complete waves (cycles) that occur in one second.
The distance between the extremities of a signal’s oscillation
The process of transposing intelligence onto a carrier wave.
The length of one complete wave (or cycle)
What is wavelength?
The number of complete waves (cycles) that occur in one second.
The distance between the extremities of a signal’s oscillation
The process of transposing intelligence onto a carrier wave.
The length of one complete wave (or cycle)
What is frequency modulation?
The audio signal that contains the information intended for transmission.
The intelligence modifies the carrier wave’s amplitude.
The process of transposing intelligence onto a carrier wave.
The intelligence modifies the carrier wave’s frequency
What is the following statement defining:
signals falling between 30MHz and 300MHz
HF
VHF
LF
UHF
What measures frequency?
joules
millibars
amps
hertz
What is the following statement defining:
The audio signal that contains the information intended for transmission.
intelligence
modulation
transceiver
attenuation
What is attenuation?
The distance between the extremities of a signal’s oscillation
The “weakening” of a signal as its amplitude reduces
The process of transposing intelligence onto a carrier wave.
A measurement of frequency
You've had a radio failure in flight and see a flashing red light, what does this mean?
stop
vacate the control zone
give way to other traffic and continue circling
aerodrome unsafe - do not land
You've had a radio failure in flight and see a flashing white light, what does this mean?
notwithstanding previous instructions do not land
land at aerodrome and proceed to apron
return to starting point of aerodrome
return for landing
You've had a radio failure while taxiing and see a flashing green light, what does this mean?
taxi and line up on runway
cleared to take off
return to starting point of aerodrome
cleared to taxi
What light signal means "danger - be on the alert"
red and green lights
flashing red lights
flashing white lights
red pyrotechnic
What airspace must you maintain two way communication?
Class A only
Class A, B, C, and D
Class A, B, C, D and E
Class A, B, C, D and E under IFR
Can you enter controlled airspace without an operable transponder?
Yes
No
No, unless you have ATC clearance
Yes, as long as you operate below 1500ft
Transponder mandatory airspace is depicted by what on a map?
Blue diamonds
The letter T
Blue circles
The letter TM
What will ON function do when selected on the transponder?
Provide position and altitude to ATC
Warm up the system
Provide position only to ATC
Provide altitude only to ATC
The ALT function on your transponder provides what Mode?
A
C
S
When should you use 7600 on your transponder?
Radio failure
Declaring an emergency
Declaring a PANPAN
Unlawful interference
What transponder code should you use in the event of an engine failure?
7500
7600
7700
7800
ATC tell you to squawk ident, what should you do?
Change the mode to ON
Read back "squawk ident"
Change the transponder code to 1200
Push the ident button only
Which of the following are options to identify your aircraft as a callsign? Choose all that apply
Flight identification + 3 letters
Aircraft model + 3 letters
Aircraft manufacturer + 3 letters
Telephony Designator + Flight identification
If you want to operate in controlled airspace which requirements must your radio meet? Choose all that apply
Level 1 or 2 standards met
Can maintain 2 way communication
Must meet level 1 standards only
Must have radio registration sticker in the flight manual
When must your radio meet level 1 or 2 standards and be able to maintain two way coms? Choose all that apply
When in Class A, B, C, D or E airspace at night
When in Class G airspace and wanting to communicate with ATC
When tracking more than 30nm off shore
When tracking more than 30 minutes off shore
When can you operate an aircraft without an automatic ELT? Choose all that apply
Never
Only when carrying essential PAX to a place where it can be repaired
When ferrying with no PAX to a place where it can be installed
For up to 7 days as long as an ELT(S) or PLB is carried by everyone on board
An aircraft is operating from Rangiora airfield to a destination 9nm away do they require an automatic ELT?
Yes
No
No, as long as they only have 1 seat
No, as long as they have 2 seats or less
Does a manned balloon require an automatic ELT?
Yes
No
No, as long as they only have 1 POB
No, as long as they have 5 or less POB
What is a UNICOM?
A ground/air coms facility that is run by certified Airways controllers
A ground/air coms facility that is NOT run by certified Airways controllers
An automatic broadcast of the aerodrome weather and relevant information
A response unit that replies after each transmission to confirm you are on the correct frequency
What is an AFIS?
A ground/air coms facility that is run by certified Airways controllers
A ground/air coms facility that is NOT run by certified Airways controllers
An automatic broadcast of the aerodrome weather and relevant information
A response unit that replies after each transmission to confirm you are on the correct frequency
What is an ATIS?
A ground/air coms facility that is run by certified Airways controllers
An automatic broadcast of aerodrome weather and relevant information provided by ATS
An automatic broadcast of the aerodrome weather and relevant information NOT certified by ATS
A response unit that replies after each transmission to confirm you are on the correct frequency
What is the range and clarity like of HF compared to VHF?
HF has greater range and better clarity
HF has greater range but worse clarity
HF has smaller range and worse clarity
HF has smaller range but better clarity
Do sound and radio waves require a medium to be effective?
Yes for both
No for both
Radio waves don't but sound waves do
Radio waves do but sound waves don't
Speed of sound is affected by ....
temperature
pressure
temperature and pressure
neither
1MHz =
1,000 cycles per seconds
1 cycle per second
1,000,000 cycles per second
100 cycles per second
Radio waves travel at the speed of ___ and travel ___ distance compared to sound waves
light, less
light, greater
sound, less
sound, greater
HF is frequencies between:
3-30MHz
30-300MHz
3-30KHz
30-300KHz
To talk to your co pilot with a headset/boom microphone system ...
Push down the transmitter button, talk then release
Ask MCL he knows everything
Push the circuit breaker in, talk, then release
Just talk, and if required switch on the intercom
Choose all the correct statement(s)
Boom-mike is attached to a headset and is activated by a button on control column
Hand-held microphone is is activated by pushing in a button on the microphone
A boom-mike extends down from the cockpit to the pilots mouth
A hand-held microphone is activated by a button on control column
Which has clearer signals and greater availability of channels?
AM
FM
Can two people transmit on one frequency at one time/once?
No
Yes
No unless they are in the same aircraft pushing their own transmitters
Yes if its a frequency in the HF band
What does the squelch function do?
Adjust the volume of the intercom
Adjust the amount of static that the receiver picks up
Adjust the microphone receiver from the pilot seat to the co-pilots seat
Adjust the volume of the radio
To operate in TM airspace without a transponder means you must add "_____" to the end of your request to ATC.
NEGATIVE TRANSPONDER
TRANSPONDER INOPERABLE
TRANSPONDER DEAD
WITHOUT TRANSPONDER
Which statement(s) is correct? Choose all that apply
The length of the a/c aerial should be inversely proportional to the wavelength of the signal
The length of the a/c aerial should be proportional to the wavelength of the signal
Flying lower will improve VHF reception
HF aerials should be longer than VHF
What is the correct word for the letter J
Jolly
Juliet
Java
Jalapeno
What is the word U?
Uniform
Unicorn
Umbrella
Uncle
What is the word A?
Alpha
Abba
Apple
Alfa
ELT transmits on what frequency(ies)?
125.1MHz every 50 seconds and 406MHz
only 125.1MHz
121.5MHz and 406MHz every 50 seconds
only 121.5MHz every 50 seconds
When are you not required to broadcast in a TIBA situation?
When crossing an ATS route
When reaching new altitude
5 mins before changing altitude
10 mins prior to changing heading
Choose the correct response:
"ECHO ROMEO SIERRA CLEARED TO TAKE OFF SEAL RUNWAY 24, CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE"
Line up and take off seal runway 24, understood, echo romeo sierra
cleared to take off seal runway 24 caution wake turbulence, echo romeo sierra
cleared to take off runway 24, echo romeo sierra
cleared to take off seal runway 24, echo romeo sierra
Choose the correct response:
"GOLF BRAVO VICTOR, CHCH INFORMATION, ROGER, CANTERBURY QNH 1016"
christchurch information, golf bravo victor, QNH 1016
christchurch information, 1016, golf bravo victor
1016, golf bravo victor
golf bravo victor, QNH 1016
During speechless technique how would a pilot let the tower know that they couldnt understand their last call?
push the transmitter 4 times
push the transmitter 3 times
push the ident button and transmit 3 times
use the phrase "SAY AGAIN"
What questions will tower ask after confirming speechless technique is required? Choose all that apply
can the flight continue visually
is everyone on board safe
has the flight reached the nominated position
can you understand my calls clearly
A FISCOM chart will provide a pilot with what information?
The tower frequencies for each controlled aerodrome
The frequencies for all the MBZ and CFZ in NZ
The frequencies to contact to get long range communication
The frequencies to use in an emergency including transponder codes
What order should the following details be said?
1.Delta Hotel Bravo
2.Tracking South along coast
3.1500ft
4.Banks Traffic
5.4nm S of Lincoln
4, 1, 5, 3, 2
4, 1, 2, 5, 3
1, 4, 2, 5, 3
1, 4, 5, 3, 2
If you are contacting Information but only providing a position report what can you say after your transmission?
"TRANSMITTING BLIND"
"OPERATIONS NORMAL"
"NO CHANGE"
"NORMAL OPERATIONS"
Action is required for safety reasons straight away, what call would be made?
EXPEDITE
INSTANT
QUICKLY
IMMEDIATE
When should you contact AFIS approaching the aerodrome?
Overhead the circuit
2-5nm prior to the aerodrome
5nm prior to the aerodrome
10nm prior to the aerodrome
An AFIS aerodrome is described as a ____
uncontrolled, unattended aerdrome
controlled, unattended aerodrome
uncontrolled, attended aerodrome
controlled, attended aerodrome
What code should be used for an aircraft in the circuit at a controlled aerodrome and whats the code for VFR aeroplanes?
1200, 2200
2200, 1200
1400, 2200
2200, 1400
What does the following radio call mean?
"STOP SQUAWK CHARLIE WRONG INDICATION'
Turn transponder to mode C, currently on mode A
Turn transponder to mode A, currently on mode C
Turn transponder to OFF, currently on mode C
Turn transponder to mode C, currently OFF
What would be the correct reponse to the following?
"CHECK ALTIMETER SETTING AND CONFIRM"
CONFIRMING ALTIMETER CORRECT
CONFIRMING ALTIMETER 1013
ALTIMETER 1013, LEVEL 2,500FT
ALTIMETER SETTING CORRECT, MAINTAINING 2,500FT
What should you do if you are told "SQUAWK MAYDAY"
Change transponder code to 7700
Make a MAYDAY call on behalf of someone else
Change transponder code to 7700 and make a MAYDAY call
Make a MAYDAY call and turn ELT on
If you think you have inadvertently activated the ELT and see the light flashing what should you do?
Change to 121.5MHz and listen out, turn the ELT ON then in less than 5 seconds back to ARM
Turn the ON then in less than 5 seconds back to ARM
Change to 121.5MHz and listen out for ATC instruction
Change to 121.5MHz and listen out, turn the ELT ON listen for 3 sweeps then back to ARM
If you are asked to help in locating a transmitting ELT what should you do?
Change frequency to 406MHz and turn volume up
Change to 121.5MHz and turn squelch up
Change to 121.5MHz and turn squelch down
Change to 406MHz and turn squelch up
What would be the correct response?
"FOXTROT XRAY ZULU NELSON CONTACT WELLINGTON CONTROL 122.3"
CONTACT WELLINGTON CONTROL, 122.3, FOXTROT XRAY ZULU
FOXTROT XRAY ZULU, 122.3
122.3, FOXTROT XRAY ZULU
FOXTROT XRAY ZULU, CONTACT WELLINGTON CONTROL, 122.3
Which of the following are approved by CAA?
(i)AWIB
(ii) ATIS
(iii)BWR
(iv)AFIS
(v)UNICOM
i, ii, iv
ii, iii, iv
ii, iv
ii, iv, v
Fill in the blanks:
AFRU will transmit ____ when there's been no transmissions normally in the last ____. If there has been a transmission in this time lasting more than _____ the AFRU will respond with _____
aerodrome callsign and frequency, 5 mins, 3 seconds, a single beep
a single beep, 5 mins, 3 seconds, aerodrome callsign
aerodrome callsign and frequency, 3 mins, 5 seconds, a single beep
a single beep, 3 minutes, 5 seconds, aerodrome frequency
Which is the correct equation?
1.5 x square root TX + 1.5 x square root RX
1.25 x square root TX + 1.5 x square root RX
1.25 x square root TX - 1.25 x square root RX
1.25 x square root TX + 1.25 x square root RX
What is the correct response and action if you are told to "BNL SQUAWK IDENT"
Push the ident button then say "SQUAWK IDENT BNL"
Push the ident button only
Change transponder code to 2200 and say "SQUAWK IDENT BNL"
Say "SQUAWK IDENT BNL" only
