ATC light signals
Each pilot of an aircraft shall comply with the clearance or instruction
specified for ATC light signals in Table 1.
Archives: Theory Courses
(a) Part 91.217 (5);
Pre-flight action
Before starting a flight a pilot-in-command of an aircraft must
obtain and become familiar with all information concerning that
flight, including:
(1) Current Met conditions
(2) Fuel requirements
(3) Alternatives available
(3) Alternatives available
(4) Known or likely traffic delays
(5) the status of the communication and navigation facilities
intended to be used
(6) Condition and length of runways to be used
(7) Take off and landing distance contained in the flight manual
(8) In the case of multi engine aircraft;
(5) the status of the communication and navigation facilities
intended to be used
(6) Condition and length of runways to be used
(7) Take off and landing distance contained in the flight manual
(8) In the case of multi engine aircraft;
– Engine inoperative procedures
– One engine inoperative performance data
(f) Establishment of communications
The responsibility of establishing communications rests with the station having traffic to transmit. When establishing communications, an aircraft should use the full callsign of both the aircraft and the aeronautical station.
Use of the name of the manufacturer, or of the aircraft model or type, is optional. (Pilots can assess whether aircraft type could be helpful to the recipient for recognition or sequencing purposes).
The use of the calling station’s callsign and the receiving station’s callsign is considered an invitation to proceed with the transmission, the phrase GO AHEAD is not to be used.
EG:
Aircraft: WHENUAPAI TOWER CESSNA XYZ
Tower: XYZ WHENUAPAI TOWER
4.7.2 After contact has been established, continuous two-way communication is permitted without further identification or callsign until termination of the contact provided no mistake of identity is likely to occur.
4.7.3 When a ground station wishes to broadcast information, or an aircraft wishes to broadcast information to aircraft in its vicinity, the message should be prefaced by the call ALL STATIONS.
EG:
Tower: ALL STATIONS CHRISTCHURCH INFORMATION FUEL DUMPING COMPLETE
OR:
Aircraft: ALL STATIONS FASTAIR 689 WESTBOUND TORY VOR TO NELSON LEAVING FL150 NOW DESCENDING TO 10,000
4.7.4 No reply is expected to such general calls unless individual stations are subsequently called upon to acknowledge receipt.
4.7.5 If there is doubt that a message has been correctly received, a repetition of the message should be requested in full or in part.
Phrase Meaning
SAY AGAIN Repeat entire message
SAY AGAIN (item) Repeat specific item
SAY AGAIN ALL BEFORE (the first word satisfactorily received)
SAY AGAIN ALL AFTER
SAY AGAIN ALL BETWEEN AND Repeat part of message
2.8.12 Explain the procedures to follow in the case of inadvertent
2.8.12 Explain the procedures to follow in the case of inadvertent ELT activation.
Inadvertent ELT activation procedure
Inadvertent activation can occur as a result of aerobatics, hard landing, or accidental activation during aircraft servicing. To detect an inadvertent activation pilots should:
(a) Prior to engine shut down at the end of each flight, tune the aircraft receiver to 121.5 MHz and listen for ELT signals; and
(b) If an ELT is heard, ensure that their own aircraft’s ELT is not operating. If it is found that it has been activated, switch it off and report the activation immediately to the nearest ATS unit so that any RCCNZ action commenced as a result of the transmission may be terminated.
(b) If an ELT is heard, ensure that their own aircraft’s ELT is not operating. If it is found that it has been activated, switch it off and report the activation immediately to the nearest ATS unit so that any RCCNZ action commenced as a result of the transmission may be terminated.
Note: Maintenance may be required before an automatic activation unit is returned to the armed position.
If the emergency situation is recovered, turn the ELT off and advise ATC or RCCNZ as soon as possible. If the ELT is turned off and ATC or RCCNZ are not advised as soon as possible, it will be assumed that the aircraft has crashed and search planning will have commenced.
After any activation of any emergency beacon (ELT or PLB) either for a REAL Emergency or an inadvertent activation contact ATC or RCCNZ on:
0508 4RCCNZ (0508 472 269) as soon as possible.
2.6.12 Describe the procedures for operations in transponder mandat
2.6.12 Describe the procedures for operations in transponder mandatory airspace when the aircraft transponder is inoperative.
Operations In TM airspace and Transponder Inoperative
To operations in transponder mandatory airspace, aircraft are required to have an operational
transponder including Mode C information.
Without an operative transponder;
The pilot must
– Advise of non-operative transponder NEGATIVE TRANSPONDER
– Must obtain specific ATC approval before entering TM airspace.
VFR Arrivals Uncontrolled
Tower
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Aircraft
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| RANGIORA TRAFFIC XYZ 8 MILES SOUTHWEST 1700 FEET JOINING OVERHEAD | |
| RANGIORA TRAFFIC XYZ OVERHEAD JOINING FOR RUNWAY 07 | |
| RANGIORA TRAFFIC XYZ TURNING DOWNWIND FULL STOP RUNWAY 07 |
5. Other helpful Information
Other helpful Information
(e) Time system;
When transmitting the time, each digit should be pronounced separately.
Only the minutes of the hour are normally required, however the hour should be included if there
is any possibility of confusion.
SARTIME (search and rescue time) should always include the hour.
Only the minutes of the hour are normally required, however the hour should be included if there
is any possibility of confusion.
SARTIME (search and rescue time) should always include the hour.
Note: Co-ordinated universal time (UTC) must be used.
| Time | Transmitted as | Pronounced as |
| 0803 | zero three or zero eight zero three | ZE-RO TREE or ZE-RO AIT ZE-RO TREE |
| 1300 | one three zero zero | WUN TREE ZE-RO ZE-RO |
| 2057 | five seven or two zero five seven | FIFE SEVen or TOO ZE-RO FIFE SEVen |
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2.8.10 Describe the requirements associated with ELT testing.
2.8.10 Describe the requirements associated with ELT testing.
ELT testing requirements
ELT self test is authorised on 121.5 MHz/406 MHz as follows:
(a) Tests should be no longer than three audio sweeps and NOT exceed 20 seconds; and
(b) Tests may be conducted only within the time period made up of the first five minutes after each hour. Emergency tests outside this time must be coordinated with both the nearest ATS unit and RCCNZ.
(b) Tests may be conducted only within the time period made up of the first five minutes after each hour. Emergency tests outside this time must be coordinated with both the nearest ATS unit and RCCNZ.
(c) Tests should be conducted in a sheltered/shielded area.
Airborne ELT tests are NOT permitted.
To test your ELT:
(a) Select 121.5 MHz on the radio, volume as appropiate
(b) Turn the ELT ON, listen for 3 sweeps (lasting 1 – 2 seconds in total)
(c) Turn the ELT back to ARM
Once the ELT is turned ON, the sweeps/sounds should be heard instantly. The light will also be illuminated and flash instantly. When the switch is placed back in the ARM position, the light will stay illuminated for approximately 1 second, then extinguish.
