quiz me on – ATC Lights

ATC light signals to an Aircraft on the Ground -Taxi clear of landing area in use

Series of red flashes

ATC light signals to an Aircraft in Flight -Alternating red and green flashes

Danger, be on the alert

ATC light signals to an Aircraft in Flight -Series of red flashes

Aerodrome unsafe, do not land

( from a question pool of 24 )

quiz me on – PPLNAV

How many satellites make up the Global Positioning System (GPS)?

24.

Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?

When at 10,000 feet AMSL with the altimeter set at 1013hPa.

Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?

At standard temperature.

( from a question pool of 18 )

quiz me on – Radio check and Speechless

Speechless technique using unmodulated - activate button twice

You are unable to receive any signals from your VHF radio when you know the set is serviceable, it is switched on correctly, the volume is up and the squelch control is set correctly. What is the possible cause of your non-reception?

You are out of range of any stations

Q: You have been asked for a Radio check, Your Reply to test transmissions should be as follows: The identification of the station calling The identification of the station replying Information regarding the readability of Readable with the readability Scale of?

( from a question pool of 21 )

quiz me on – ELT

An ELT can activate itself

True

What action must you take if your ELT has inadvertently activated?

Switch to ARM and notify ATS unit and RCCNZ

Why must you not turn the ELT off (to ARM) after an emergency activation?

May interfere with search procedures

( from a question pool of 6 )

quiz me on – Radio Rules

What is the recommended distance from the boundary of controlled airspace where you should make a call to obtain a clearance to enter?

10nm from the boundary

If you have been assessed as level 5 following a language proficiency assessment, the endorsement is valid for how many years?

When asked to check a transmission for readability, what is the response when the signal is readable but with difficulty?

Readability three

( from a question pool of 8 )

quiz me on – Pronunciation (Radio)

The Frequency 128.3MHz is pronounced

WUN TOO AIT DAY SEE MAL TREE

Altimeter setting 1027 hPa is pronounced

QNH WUN ZERO TOO SEVEN

Runway 23L is pronounced

Runway TOO TREE Left

( from a question pool of 26 )

quiz me on – Procedure words and phrases

Using the aircraft radio, how would you establish if ATC is off watch at a controlled aerodrome?

Listen to the ATIS

Procedure words and phrases -I have received all of your last transmission (under NO circumstances to be used in reply to a question requiring READBACK or a direct answer in the affirmative or negative)

ROGER

Procedure words and phrases -CORRECTION

An error was made in the last transmission - this is the correct message

( from a question pool of 95 )

quiz me on – Transponder

What is meant by the phrase SQUAWK ident?

Operate the special position identification feature

Transponders work on the principle of a ground based unit interrogating the transponder.

True

Which is not a switch position on a transponder?

IDENT

( from a question pool of 38 )

quiz me on – Transceiver

What is the function of the Squelch control?

To control the level of static/sensitivity

Why must you ensure the avionics are switched off before starting the aircraft?

Ensure the avionics doesn't get an overvoltage

Below which altitude is reception of VHF signals via relay beacons not reliable?

4,000ft

( from a question pool of 20 )

quiz me on – Basic Radio Wave

Why must you ensure the avionics are switched off before starting the aircraft?

Ensure the avionics doesn't get an overvoltage

Sound waves passing through the air consists of ___(A)___ being compressed and expanded, they move at the speed of ___(B)___ ?

AIR, LIGHT

What does a radio set referred to as a transceiver do?

Transmit and receive