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Flight Radio Revision NZCAA
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Aviation
Undergraduate 1
01/30/2011

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Term
FRTO
Definition
Flight Radio-Telephone Operator
Term
High Frequency Waves
Definition
Between 3MHz and 30MHz, used for long distance communication (2000nm). Long antenna (wire). Skywaves reflect off Ionosphere. Poor Quality Communication.
Term
Acknowledge
Definition
Let me know that you have received and understood this message.
Term
Affirm
Definition
Yes
Term
Approved
Definition
Permission for proposed action granted
Term
Break
Definition
I hereby indicate the separation between portions of the message
Term
Break break
Definition
I hereby indicate separation between messages transmitted to different aircraft (in a busy environment)
Term
Cancel
Definition
Annul the previously transmitted clearance
Term
Check
Definition
Examine a system or procedure
Term
Cleared
Definition
Authorised to proceed under the condition specified
Term
Confirm
Definition
I request verification of
Term
Contact
Definition
Establish radio communication with...
Term
Correct
Definition
That is true/accurate.
Term
Correction
Definition
An error has been made in this transmission, the correct version is
Term
Disregard
Definition
Ignore
Term
Go ahead
Definition
Proceed with your message
Term
How do you read
Definition
What is the readability of my transmission
Term
I say again
Definition
I repeat for clarity or emphasis
Term
Maintain
Definition
Continue in accordance with conditions specified, or in it's literal sense, ie maintain VFR
Term
Monitor
Definition
Listen out on... (frequency)
Term
Negative
Definition
No, Permission is not granted, That is not correct, Not capable
Term
Over
Definition
My transmission has ended and I expect a response
Term
Out
Definition
My transmission has ended and I don't expect a response
Term
Read back
Definition
Repeat all, or the specified part, of this message back to me exactly as received.
Term
Recleared
Definition
A change has been made to your last clearance and this clearance supersedes your previous clearance or part thereof.
Term
Report
Definition
Pass me the following information
Term
Request
Definition
I should like to know, or I wish to obtain
Term
Roger
Definition
I have received all of your last transmission
Term
Say again
Definition
Repeat all or the following part of your last transmission
Term
Speak slower
Definition
Reduce your rate of speech
Term
Stand by
Definition
Wait and I will call you
Term
Unable
Definition
I cannot comply with your request, instruction or clearance.
Term
Wilco
Definition
I understand your message and will comply with it
Term
Words twice
Definition
(a) as a request- Communication is difficult. Please send every word or group or words twice.
(b) as information- Since communication is difficult, every word or group of words in this message will be sent twice
Term
Very High Frequency Waves
Definition
VHF The main type of communication used in aircraft. Works on Line of sight principle. From 30MHz to 300MHz. Fairly High Quality transmissions
Term
Ultra High Frequency
Definition
UHF Only transponders and ELT's
Term
ELT
Definition
Emergency Location Transmitter. Uses frequencies 121.5MHz and 406MHz
Term
PSR and SSR
Definition
Primary surveillance Radar and Secondary surveillance Radar. Military uses Primary which picks up clouds and birds as well as aircraft.Airways uses secondary which has a larger range because transponders reply to the beacon rather than getting reflected off of.
Term
Transponder Codes
Definition
1200 - General Aviation
7500 - Unlawful Interference
7600 - Comms Failure
7700 - Emergency/Distress
Term
Callsigns
Definition
-Registration code eg ZK-FGE
-Operator + Registration code eg Massey MTJ
-Operator and Flight Number eg Massey 621
Term
FISCOM, VNC, ATIS, AIP, AWIB
Definition
Flight Information Service Communication, Visual Navigation Chart, Automated Terminal Information Service, Aeronautical Information Publication, Aerodrome Weather Information Broadcast.
Term
Speechless Technique
Definition
1 Click - Yes
2 Click - No
3 Click - Say again
4 Click - At nominated position
Term
Distress
Definition
Serious/Imminent Danger requiring immediate assistance. (MAYDAY CALL)
Term
Urgency
Definition
Concerning safety but not requiring immediate assistance. (PANPAN)
Term
Mayday Call
Definition
1) Say mayday three times
2) Name of station addressed
3) Aircraft Callsign
4) Nature of the Distress
5) Intention of the PIC
6) Position Altitude + Heading
Term
PanPan call
Definition
1) Say 'PANPAN' 3 times
2) Name of station addressed
3) Aircraft callsign
4) Nature of the urgency situation
5)Intention of the PIC
6) Position, Altitude and Heading
7) Any other useful information
Term
Readability Scale
Definition
1- Unreadable
2- Readable now and then
3- Readable with difficulty
4- Readable
5- Perfectly Readability
Term
Read Back Requirements
Definition
-ATC Taxi. departure, route and approach clearances
-Clearances to VFR flights to operate as controlled flights
-Clearances to taxi, enter, land on or take off on the runway in use
-Conditional clearances that involve crossing, backtracking or lining-up on the runway in use
-instructions to remain clear or hold clear of any runway in use, and taxi instructions including taxi route and holding point where specified.
-Runway in use
-Transponder codes
-level instructions
-heading and speed instructions
-altimeter settings
-frequency (after frequency change instructions)
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