Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems › V. Operations › Task A. Radio Communications Procedures

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Knowledge

The description and use of a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor manned aircraft communications.

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Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

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Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 5-8
CHAPTER 5. PART 107 SUBPART B, OPERATING RULES (SMALL UAS) › 5.9 VLOS Aircraft Operation › 5.10.1 Small Unmanned Aircraft Operations Near an Airport—Notification and Permissions
remote PIC must yield right-of-way to all other aircraft, including aircraft operating on the surface of the airport (§ 107.43). Remote PICs are prohibited from operating a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that interferes with operations and traffic ... patterns at airports, heliports, and seaplane bases (§ 107.43). Small unmanned aircraft must always yield right-of-way to a manned aircraft. A manned aircraft may alter its flightpath, delay its landing, or take off in order to avoid a small…
Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide p. 41
Chapter 7: Radio Communication Procedures › Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports without Operating Control Towers › Recommended Traffic Advisory Practices
After the aircraft has landed and is clear of the runway, the following broadcast should be made: Town and Country traffic, Cessna 123 Bravo Foxtrot, is clear of runway 18, taxing to park, Town and Country traffic. When an aircraft ... departing a non-towered airport, the same procedures apply. For example, when the aircraft is ready for takeoff, the aircraft should make the following broadcast: Town and Country traffic, Cessna 123 Bravo Foxtrot, departing runway 18, Town and Country traffic…
Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide p. 39
Chapter 7: Radio Communication Procedures › Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports without Operating Control Towers › Airport Operations without Operating Control Tower
assists a pilot in understanding standard radio terminology. The AIM also contains many examples of radio communications. ICAO has adopted a phonetic alphabet that should be used in radio communications. When communicating with ATC, pilots should use this alphabet ... identify their aircraft. [Figure 7-1] Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports without Operating Control Towers Airport Operations without Operating Control Tower There is no substitute for alertness while in the vicinity of an airport. It is essential that pilots…
Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide p. 40
Chapter 7: Radio Communication Procedures › Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports without Operating Control Towers › Understanding Communication on a Common Frequency
There are three ways for pilots to communicate their intention and obtain airport/traffic information when operating at an airport that does not have an operating tower—by communicating with an FSS, a UNICOM operator, or by making a self-announce ... broadcast. Figure 7-1. Phonetic Alphabet. Many airports are now providing completely automated weather, radio check capability and airport advisory information on an automated UNICOM system. These systems offer a variety of features, typically selectable by microphone clicks…