Radio Communications & ATC Light-Gun Signals

Written by Jack on May 31st, 2008
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Objective: To familiarize the student with radio communications procedures. To familiarize the student with ATC light-gun signals and their meanings.
Content: *Before this lesson the student should read the AIM’s Pilot/Controller Glossary and AIM Chapter 4.

  • Review communications requirements for different airspace areas
  • Radio License
  • Radio equipment
    • VHF 720: 118.0 – 135.975 KHz
    • VHF 760: 118.0 – 136.975 KHz
    • Line-of-sight
  • Discuss Phonetic alphabet AIM C. 4-2-7
  • Discuss communication examples AIM C. 4
  • Discuss hand signals AIM C. 4-2-25
  • Discuss Light-gun signals PHAN Figure 12-14
  • Discuss lost communication procedures appropriate to student level

See PHAN C. 12

See PHAN Figure 12-14

Completion Standards: The lesson is complete when the instructor determines that the student has adequate knowledge of radio communications and ATC light-gun signals by giving an oral or written exam.
 

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