Communications
EASA ATPL Subject 090
EASA ATPL subject 090 — Communications covers VFR and IFR radiotelephony procedures, standard phraseology, distress and urgency communications (Mayday, Pan-Pan), ATIS, VOLMET, SELCAL, ACARS, datalink, communication failure procedures, and relevant ICAO provisions. While much of this subject draws on practical flying experience, specific procedures and frequencies must be memorized.
ATPLCards includes 101 Communications flashcards covering standard phraseology requirements, emergency communication procedures, frequency designations, and the specific communication rules that exams test.
Sample Flashcards
When calling MAYDAY, how many times is it preferable to be called?
3 times
RTF call sign for Flight Information Service?
INFORMATION
What is ATIS designator?
A single letter (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie...) identifying the current ATIS broadcast
Comms failure while being radar vectored (no specified limit)?
Rejoin last received route no later than next significant point, considering minimum flight altitude
Other ATPL Subjects
Air Law
AGK
Instrumentation
Mass & Balance
Performance
Flight Planning
Human Performance
Meteorology
General Navigation
Radio Navigation
Operational Procedures
Principles of Flight
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