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Chapters
RTF Terminology & Definitions
Meaning and significance of associated terms, ATS abbreviations, Q-code groups commonly used in RTF air-ground communications, categories of messages.
General Operating Procedures
Transmission of letters (phonetic alphabet), transmission of numbers (including level information), transmission of time, standard words and phrases, radiotelephony call signs for aeronautical stations and aircraft (including abbreviated call signs), transfer of communication.
Readback, Test & Radar Phraseology
Test procedures including readability scale, establishment of RTF communications, read-back and acknowledgement requirements, radar procedural phraseology, level changes and reports.
Weather Information in RTF
Aerodrome weather broadcasts, ATIS, VOLMET, in-flight weather information relevant to VFR and IFR operations, SIGMET notification phraseology.
Communication Failure Procedures
Action required to be taken in case of RTF communication failure in VMC and IMC, transponder squawk 7600, actions by pilot-in-command, ATC expectations following communication failure.
Distress & Urgency Procedures
Distress: definition, frequencies, watch of distress frequencies, MAYDAY signal, distress message format. Urgency: definition, frequencies, PAN-PAN signal, urgency message format. PAN medical. ELT operation.
VHF Propagation & Frequency Allocation
General principles of VHF propagation, line-of-sight range, frequency band allocation for aviation communications, SELCAL, HF communications basics.