References: - FTGU pg 226 - RIC-21 Issue 2, January 2008: Study Guide for the Restricted Operation Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification : References: - FTGU pg 226 - RIC-21 Issue 2, January 2008: Study Guide for the Restricted Operation Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification 40 Minutes BC Online Ground School: Radio 4.03 Radio Calls
Slide 2 : MTPs:
Distress call
Urgency call
Safety call
Slide 3 : Calls classified by degree of danger
With your neighbour discuss the difference between distress and urgency calls
Slide 4 : Calls classified by degree of danger
Distress – A condition of being threatened by grave and/or imminent danger and requiring immediate assistance
Urgency – A condition concerning the safety of an aircraft or other vehicle, or of someone on board or within sight, but which does not require immediate assistance
Slide 5 : Frequencies to be used:
Air to ground frequency in use at the time
If unable to establish communication on frequency in use:
Repeat message on 121.5 MHz
Or any other frequency available
Slide 6 : Distress Call
Mayday Mayday Mayday
Can be transmitted by aircraft in distress or any station aware that an aircraft ship or vehicle is in distress
Has absolute priority
Slide 7 : Distress:
Repetition of distress message
Action of station in distress
Actions by other stations
Imposition of Silence
Cancelation of distress
Slide 8 : Format of Distress Message:
Distress signal
Call sign x3
Location
Altitude
Nature of distress and kind
of assistance required
Intentions of PIC
Souls on board
Slide 9 : Example
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
This is Cessna 152 C-GGBN, C-GGBN, C-GGBN
5 miles South of Nanaimo
At 4000’
Engine failure
I am going to attempt to land in an open area
2 people on board
Slide 10 : YOUR TURN
Format of Distress Message:
Distress signal
Call sign x3
Location
Altitude
Nature of distress and kind of assistance required
Intentions of PIC
Souls on board
Slide 11 : Urgency Call:
PanPan PanPan PanPan
Addressed to all stations
Acknowledged by whoever receives it, they in turn relay it to air traffic service unit, airport operating agency, or its representative
Slide 12 : Format of Urgency Message:
Distress signal
Call sign x1
Location
Altitude
Nature of situation/ if assistance is needed
Intentions of PIC
Slide 13 : Example
Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan
This is Cessna 172 C-GTLY
15 miles east of Pemberton
3000’
High oil pressure
Will be landing ASAP at the Pemberton airport
Slide 14 : YOUR TURN Format of Urgency Message:
Distress signal
Call sign x1
Location
Altitude
Nature of situation/ if assistance is needed
Intentions of PIC
Slide 15 : Word used is SECURITY repeated 3x
Normally used when a station is going to report
Important meteorological warnings
Message concerning the safety of navigation
Has priority over all communication, except
Distress and urgency
Slide 16 : What is the word used for a Distress Call?
Mayday Mayday Mayday
Calls are classified by...
Degree of danger
What is the word used for a Urgency call?
PanPan PanPan PanPan
What is the word used for a safety call?
Security, Security, Security
Slide 17 : 404.02 Confirmation