Radio Operator Certificate BZF I/II
Radiotelephony Procedures, Messages and Weather
Phraseology
- Which phrase shall be used if the call sign of the calling station is not understood? Easy
- Which phrase shall be used for "YES"? Easy
- Which phrase shall be used for "PERMISSION NOT GRANTED"? Easy
- Which phrase shall be used for "I HAVE RECEIVED ALL OF YOUR LAST TRANSMISSION"? Easy
- Which phrase shall be used to instruct a pilot to set the transponder to a specific mode/code? Easy
- The phrase "WILCO" means: Easy
- What does the instruction "(call sign) SQUAWK 1352" from an ATC unit mean? Easy
Calling procedures
- When shall an initial call be transmitted? Easy
- Does a "GENERAL CALL" require acknowledgement? Easy
- What shall be taken into account before radiotelephony communication is commenced? Easy
- A pilot flies an aircraft under VFR in the traffic circuit of a controlled aerodrome. What shall the pilot always be obliged to do? Easy
- In a radio check, what does the message "READ YOU FOUR" mean? The radio check is … Easy
- In a radio check, what does the message "READ YOU FIVE" mean? The radio check is … Easy
- A radio check is "readable". How is this expressed in radiotelephony communication? Easy
Read-back
Weather in radiotelephony
- When the term "SCATTERED (SCT)" is used in radiotelephony in connection with meteorological conditions, the amount of cloud covering the sky is: Easy
- When the term "BROKEN (BKN)" is used in radiotelephony in connection with meteorological conditions, the amount of cloud covering the sky is: Easy
- When the term "OVERCAST (OVC)" is used in radiotelephony in connection with meteorological conditions, the amount of cloud covering the sky is: Easy
- What does "3 to 4 OKTAS” in routine meteorological reports mean? The cloud amount is … Easy
- What does “5 to 7 OKTAS” in routine meteorological reports mean? The cloud amount is … Easy
- What does "1 to 2 OKTAS” in routine meteorological reports mean? The cloud amount is … Easy
- During a flight a pilot shall request information on the aerodrome weather conditions via … Easy
Position, departure and arrival reports
- What does this symbol on the visual operation chart mean? Medium
- What does this symbol on the visual operation chart mean? Medium
- Which VFR flights usually require the transmission of position reports? Medium
- When, in the case of a daytime VFR flight, shall a pilot transmit position reports to the competent ATC unit? Medium
- What data does a position report on flights in the traffic circuit contain? Medium
Phraseology
- A message is not completely repeated by a pilot, although this is required by the message type. Which phrase is used to request the pilot to repeat the message? Medium
- The content of a clearly understandable message appears doubtful to you. Which phrase do you use to dispel the doubt? Medium
- Which phrase shall be used to say "AN ERROR HAS BEEN MADE IN THIS TRANSMISSION"? THE CORRECT VERSION IS …"? Medium
- The phrase "MONITOR" means: Medium
- Which phrase shall be used by a pilot to acknowledge the control tower’s instruction: "GO AROUND, RUNWAY BLOCKED"? Medium
- DEHOL receives clearance for take-off on runway 24. How shall the pilot acknowledge the clearance? Medium
- If you receive a report from radar control "UNKNOWN TRAFFIC AT TEN O’CLOCK, DISTANCE 4 MILES", where is the traffic in relation to your cockpit? Medium
Calling procedures
- Which of the following radiotelephony calls is a "GENERAL CALL"? Medium
- Which of the following calls is a "MULTIPLE CALL"? Medium
- In a radio check, what does the message "READ YOU TWO" mean? The radio check is … Medium
- In a radio check, what does the message "READ YOU THREE" mean? The radio check is … Medium
- A radio check is "readable but with difficulty". How is this expressed in radiotelephony communication? Medium
- What shall be included in a test transmission? Medium
Weather in radiotelephony
- When the term "CAVOK" is used in a routine meteorological report (METAR), the values of visibility and clouds are: Medium
- How are the values for flight visibility, ground visibility and runway visual range transmitted? Medium
- Which of the following ground visibility reports is correct? Medium
- What is VOLMET? Medium
- ATIS broadcasts serve to provide pilots with information. What information do they contain? Medium
- SIGMET messages are for the safety of general aviation flights. What information do they contain? Medium
Phraseology
- The altimeter is set to 1013.2 hPa and reads 7500 feet. The aeronautical station requests the current level of the aircraft. What shall be the pilot's answer? Hard
- Which phrase shall be used for "AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED UNDER CONDITIONS SPECIFIED"? Hard
- Which phrase shall be used by a pilot to acknowledge the instruction "DEKMG HOLD POSITION CANCEL TAKE-OFF, I SAY AGAIN CANCEL TAKE-OFF"? Hard
- DEKUL has completed take-off preparations. Which phrase shall be used by the pilot to inform the TOWER? Hard
Calling procedures
- Which of the following examples is an initial call? Hard
- Does a "MULTIPLE CALL" require acknowledgement? Hard
- A pilot receives a radiotelephony call but is uncertain whether they have been called. What is the correct procedure to be followed? The pilot shall … Hard
- Before entering Class D (CTR), when is the latest permissible time for establishing radiotelephony communication with the competent ATC unit? Hard
- Radiotelephony communication during VFR flights at and above Flight Level 100 is performed in … Hard
- DGIGA receives the instruction to call HAMBURG TOWER on frequency 121.280 MHz. What is the correct confirmation by the pilot? Hard
- A continuous air-ground voice communication watch shall be maintained during VFR flights in airspace(s): Hard
- Which types of flight do not require maintain continuous air-ground voice communication watch? In the case of VFR flights, … Hard
- Which VFR flights require a pilot to maintain a continuous air-ground voice communication watch on the assigned frequency? Hard
- A person operating an aircraft on a controlled aerodrome or in its vicinity is obliged, inter alia, to obtain by radio or visual signs prior permission for all movements … Hard
- A person operating an aircraft under VFR on a controlled aerodrome or in its vicinity shall be obliged to … Hard
Read-back
- How shall the receipt of an ATC clearance be acknowledged? Hard
- DESEL receives the following clearance/instruction: "DEL WHEN AIRBORNE CLIMB STRAIGHT AHEAD ALTITUDE 3000 FEET; THEN TURN RIGHT, WIND 250 DEGREES, 7 KNOTS, RUNWAY 22, CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF". What is the correct read back from DESEL? Hard
- Which elements of the instructions or information below shall be read back? Hard
Position, departure and arrival reports
- VFR flights to controlled aerodromes are governed by the procedures laid down in the "Aeronautical Information Publication VFR" [VFR AIP]. Position reports over compulsory reporting points shall … Hard
- A position report normally comprises the radio call sign of the aircraft, position, time of crossing and altitude. Which of these can be omitted under certain conditions in the case of VFR flights? Hard
- When may the estimated time of arrival instead of a report of arrival be transmitted to the competent ATC unit? Hard
- In the case of flight-plan filing and take-off from an uncontrolled aerodrome, the report of departure may be transmitted by radiotelephony. To whom shall it be transmitted in this case? Hard
- Which data shall a report of departure contain if transmitted by radiotelephony? Hard