RTF EXAMS DEBRIEF SHEET updated 11/09/2004

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General Operating Procedures (Cap413 Chapter 2 )
Transmitting Technique:
Transmission of letters/numbers/time:
Standard words and Phrases:
Use of Callsign:
Transfer of communications:

Read Back Requirements (Cap413 Chapter2 page 12) Readability Scale (Chapter2 page15)
A Full readback of the following are required;
Taxi Instructions 1: Unreadable
Level Instructions 2: Readable now and then
Heading Instructions 3: Readable but with difficulty
Speed Instructions 4: Readable
Airways or Route Instructions 5: Perfectly Readable
Runway-in-use
Clearance to Enter, Land on, Take-Off on, Backtrack, Cross, or Position Reporting (Chapter3 page 4)
Hold Short of an Active Runway. Aircraft Identification
SSR Operating Instructions Position
Altimeter Settings Time
VDF Information Level
Frequency Changes Next Position and ETA.
Type of Radar Service
Transition Levels

Reply to "Pass your Message" (Chapter 3 page 6)

Aircraft Callsign / Type

Departure point & Destination
Present Position
Level
Additional details / Intention (e.g. Flight Rules, Next route point)

MATZ Penetration SERVICE (chapter 6 page 24) LOWER AIRSPACE RADAR ( chapter 9 page 27)
15 NM or 5 mins flying time whichever sooner; Once communications have been established the pilot
should pass the following details:
Aircraft Callsign/Type
Departure Point & Destination
Present Position Aircraft Callsign/Type
Level Departure Point & Destination
Additional Details/ Intention (e.g. Flight Rules, Present Position
Next route point) Level
Additional Details/ Intention (e.g. Flight Rules,
Whilst working a MATZ unit Pilots are expected to Next route point, squawk code)
comply with any instructions issued by controllers
and maintain a listening watch on the allocated RTF
Frequency.

RTF EXAMS DEBRIEF SHEET

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Direction Finding (chapter 6 page10) D/F Accuracy
QDR: Magnetic bearing of the aircraft from the station Class A- +/- 2 DEGREES

QDM: Magnetic bearing to be steered by the aircraft Class B- +/- 5 DEGREES

(Assuming no wind) to reach the VDF station
Class C- +/- 10 DEGREES
QTE: True bearing of the aircraft from the station
Class D- Accuracy less than
class C
The pilot may request a bearing or heading using the appropriate
Phrase or Q code to specify the service required. Each aircraft
transmission shall be ended by the aircraft Callsign.

EMERGENCIES (chapter 8)
States of Emergency

DISTRESS:
A condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and requiring immediate
assistance.

Urgency:
A condition concerning the safety of an aircraft or other vehicle, or of some person on board or within
sight, but does NOT require immediate assistance.

Emergency Message

MAYDAY/MAYDAY/MAYDAY or ( PAN PAN / PAN PAN / PAN PAN.)

Name of Station addressed (When appropriate and time and circumstances

permitting);
Callsign
Type of aircraft
Nature of the emergency
Intention of the person in command
Present or last known position, FL/altitude and heading
Pilot Qualifications ;student pilot,No instrument Qualification,IMC Rating,Full Instrument
Rating.
Any other useful information e.g. endurance remaining,POB, etc.

Simon Card 11/09/2004