Communication Quiz ECQB-PPL(A)

In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?

• When no radio communication can be established with the appropriate aeronautical station, but when evidence exists that transmissions are received at that ground unit

• When a pilot has flown into cloud or fog unintentionally and therefore would like to request navigational assistance from a ground unit

• When a transmission containing important navigational or technical information is to be sent to several stations at the same time

• When the traffic situation at an airport allows the transmission of information which does not need to be acknowledged by the ground station

Leaving a control frequency (except when reaching the final parking position)...

• is not mandatory to be reported.

• must be approved twice.

• must be approved.

• must be reported.

Which abbreviation is used for the term "abeam"?

• ABM

• ABB

• ABA

• ABE

Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"?

• VFS

• VFR

• VRU

• VMC

Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"?

• OBTC

• OBST

• OST

• OBS

What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for?

• Flashing information service

• Flight information system

• Flashing information system

• Flight information service

What does the abbreviation "FIR" stand for?

• Flight integrity receiver

• Flow information radar

• Flight information region

• Flow integrity required

What does the abbreviation "H24" stand for?

• Sunrise to sunset

• 24 h service

• No specific opening times

• Sunset to sunrise

What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for?

• No specific opening hours

• Sunrise to sunset

• Sunset to sunrise

• 24 h service

The altimeter has to be set to what value in order to show zero on ground?

• QNH

• QNE

• QTE

• QFE