Question 1

What is the recommended frequency to use at a non-towered airport without a specific CTAF listed?

Accepted Answer

If no CTAF is listed, the default MULTICOM frequency for self-announce is 122.9 MHz.

Question 2

What does the phonetic alphabet word 'Lima' represent?

Accepted Answer

In the ICAO phonetic alphabet, L is 'Lima'.

Question 3

When announcing your position on the radio at a non-towered airport, you should:

Accepted Answer

Traffic patterns may be close to other airports using the same frequency. Stating the airport name at the start and end ensures other pilots know WHICH airport you are at (e.g., 'Frederick Traffic, Drone operation south of runway, Frederick').

Question 4

Identify the correct phonetic for the letter 'N':

Accepted Answer

N is 'November'.

Question 5

What is the correct way to say '10,500' feet on the radio?

Accepted Answer

Altitudes are spoken by stating the separate digits of the thousands, followed by the word 'thousand', then the hundreds. 'One Zero Thousand Five Hundred'.

Question 6

ATIS stands for:

Accepted Answer

ATIS is a continuous broadcast of recorded aeronautical information (weather, active runways) at busy airports.

Question 7

When monitoring traffic at a non-towered airport, you hear a pilot report they are 'Midfield Left Downwind for Runway 18'. Where is the aircraft?

Accepted Answer

The 'Downwind' leg is parallel to the runway, flown in the opposite direction of landing. 'Left' indicates a standard left-turn pattern.

Question 8

If a tower controller tells you to 'Stand By', you should:

Accepted Answer

'Stand By' means the controller has heard you but is too busy to take your request immediately. You should wait.

Question 9

Which frequency is typically used for air-to-air communication between pilots?

Accepted Answer

122.75 MHz is a standard fixed-wing air-to-air frequency.

Question 10

What is the UNICOM frequency used for?

Accepted Answer

UNICOM is a non-government station that provides airport information (fuel availability, wind) but does not control traffic.

Question 11

You are listening to the radio and hear 'Wilco'. This means:

Accepted Answer

Wilco stands for 'Will Comply'.

Question 12

Identify the correct phonetic for 'C':

Accepted Answer

C is 'Charlie'.

Question 13

How do you pronounce the frequency '121.5'?

Accepted Answer

Frequencies are spoken by stating each digit separately. The decimal is spoken as 'Point'.

Question 14

What is the universal emergency frequency monitored by most aircraft?

Accepted Answer

121.5 MHz is the international emergency 'Guard' frequency.

Question 15

When announcing your intentions on a CTAF, you should state:

Accepted Answer

Standard self-announce format: Callsign (Who), Location (Where), Intentions (What), followed by the Airport Name.

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