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Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 30 - Radio Communication

Aim

To determine that the candidate can communicate with Air Traffic Services facilities and obtain assistance from those facilities to permit the safe and efficient conduct of the flight.

Description

The candidate will demonstrate or explain the correct procedures for the use of radio communication equipment available on board the aircraft.  The candidate must demonstrate the ability to obtain information relevant to the flight and to obtain, respond to and act upon ATC clearances and instructions.
Where suitable air traffic services are not available, the examiner may play the role of air traffic services.

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate’s ability to:

  1. select appropriate frequencies for facilities to be used;
  2. transmit using recommended phraseology;
  3. acknowledge and comply with radio communications and ATC instructions;
  4. comply with or demonstrate a practical knowledge of ATC light signals;
  5. demonstrate or explain the correct procedure for obtaining emergency radar assistance or a Special VFR clearance;
  6. obtain weather information from a radio facility;
  7. use correct emergency communication procedures.
Date modified:
2010-05-20