HI.VI.B.K2
KnowledgeProper radio communication procedures and air traffic control (ATC) phraseology.
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- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 2. Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques › 4-2-1. General
operations. Section 2. Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques and Techniques 4-2-1. General a. Radio communications are a critical link in the ATC system. The link can be a strong bond between pilot and controller ... basic procedures for new pilots and also highlights safe operating concepts for all pilots. b. The single, most important thought in pilot-controller communications is understanding. It is essential, therefore, that pilots acknowledge each radio communication with ATC by using…
- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-13. Traffic Control Light Signals
Traffic Control Light Signals a. The following procedures are used by ATCTs in the control of aircraft, ground vehicles, equipment, and personnel not equipped with radio. These same procedures will be used to control aircraft, ground vehicles, equipment, and personnel ... equipped with radio if radio contact cannot be established. ATC personnel use a directive traffic control signal which emits an intense narrow light beam of a selected color (either red, white, or green) when controlling traffic by light signals…
- Chapter 6: Flight Controls › Flight Control Systems › Primary Flight Controls
Flight Control Systems Flight Controls Aircraft flight control systems consist of primary and secondary systems. The ailerons, elevator (or stabilator), and rudder constitute the primary control system and are required to control an aircraft safely during flight. Wing flaps, leading ... edge devices, spoilers, and trim systems constitute the secondary control system and improve the performance characteristics of the airplane or relieve the pilot of excessive control forces. Primary Flight Controls Aircraft control systems are carefully designed to provide adequate responsiveness…
- Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Radio Communications › Lost Communication Procedures
Using Proper Radio Procedures Using proper radio phraseology and procedures contribute to a pilot’s ability to operate safely and efficiently in the airspace system. A review of the Pilot/Controller Glossary contained in the AIM assists a pilot ... understanding of standard terminology. The AIM also contains many examples of radio communications. Figure 14-40. Traffic pattern operation—parallel runways. ICAO has adopted a phonetic alphabet that should be used in radio communications. When communicating with ATC, pilots should…
- Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 2. Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques › 4-2-13. Communications with Tower when Aircraft Transmitter or Receiver or Both are Ino…
Communications with Tower when Aircraft Transmitter or Receiver or Both are Inoperative a. Arriving Aircraft. 1. Receiver inoperative. (a) If you have reason to believe your receiver is inoperative, remain outside or above the Class D surface area until ... direction and flow of traffic has been determined; then, advise the tower of your type aircraft, position, altitude, intention to land, and request that you be controlled with light signals. (b) When you are approximately 3 to 5 miles from…
- Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids › Section 1. Airport Lighting Aids › 2-1-8. Pilot Control of Airport Lighting
Control of Lighting Systems a. Operation of approach light systems and runway lighting is controlled by the control tower (ATCT). At some locations the FSS may control the lights where there is no control tower in operation. b. Pilots ... that lights be turned on or off. Runway edge lights, in-pavement lights and approach lights also have intensity controls which may be varied to meet the pilots request. Sequenced flashing lights (SFL) may be turned on and off. Some…