The radiotelephony practical exam will simulate a route between two airfields andyouwillbeassessedonthephraseologyusedthroughouttheflight. The following resources are all available from the Flight Centre website in MembersResourcesandshouldbeusedaspartofyourrevisionschedule: RadioNotes CAP413 CAP413 GASupplement3 Candidates are to ensure they are familiar with the format of the radio calls listedbelow: AirfieldDeparture(ATC/AFIS/AirGround) PositionReports MATZPenetration ZoneTransit(ATZ/ClassDAirspace) SVFRClearance Distress/UrgencyCalls MaydayRelay QDMRequest FlightInformation/LARS AirfieldArrival(ATC/AFIS/AirGround) Onceyouareconfidentwiththecallslistedabove,apracticerouteisincludedin thepagesthatfollow.thiswillbecompletedwithyourinstructorandprovidesa realisticsimulationofthetestconditionsandrequirements.
ROUTENo:PRACTICE1 CANDIDATESBRIEF Candidatesarerequiredtosimulateflyingtherouteindicatedontheflightplan andtheaccompanyingroutemap.alistofallnecessaryfrequenciesisprovided. Candidates should carefully read the instructions overleaf before commencing the test. The examiner will brief the candidate on the requirements of the test andtheradiotelephonysimulatorequipmenttobeused. Ifyouareindoubtaboutanything;asktheexaminerbeforethetestcommences. Noreferencematerialispermittedintheexaminationroom. FlightDetails Callsign: GWELZY Departure: Fairoaks AircraftType: PA28 Arrival: BigginHill CruisingSpeed: 100Kts Alternate: Redhill PilotQualifications: PPL Equipment: SingleVHF760Ch,VOR,ADF,Transponder4096Codes (NoModeC) FlightPlan RouteWind:090/10Kts AirborneTime:1015 FROM TO ALT TRK HDG DIST G/S TIME ETA FAIROAKS GUILDFORD 2300 197 192 8 102 5 GUILDFORD WHITCHURCH 2300 276 277 29 110 16 WHITCHURCH READING 2300 054 057 19 92 12 READING HIGHWYCOMBE 2300 033 038 11 94 7 HIGHWYCOMBE BIGGINHILL 2300 118 115 36 91 24 ALTERNATE BIGGINHILL REDHILL 2300 222 218 9 106 5 Note:TheRadiotelephonypracticaltestisatestofcommunicationskills,andthe practicaloperationofanaircraftradiostation.thecandidatewillbeexpectedto know when particular calls are to be made, and understand the nature of the informationpassed.theabilitytointerpretknowledgebeyondthatexplainedin CAP413andthecommunicationselementsoftheUKAIPwillnotbeassessed.
CandidateInstructions 1. Carryoutthe Flight asindicatedonthechartandflightplan,transmitting all necessary RTF messages and position reports on the appropriate frequencies.theteststartsassumingthatyouhavejustenteredtheaircraft youareparkedonstand6. 2. After GUILDFORD your route takes you through the ODIHAM Military Air Traffic Zone (MATZ); obtain the necessary clearance to penetrate the MATZ.FarnboroughRadaristhecontrollingauthorityfortheMATZ. 3. EnWroutefromWHITCHURCHtoREADINGyouobserveanaircraftthathas landed in the middle of a field, approximately 5 miles south west of READING.2personscanbeseenwiththeaircraft.Theydonotappeartobe in immediate danger, but you are concerned for their safety.makethe appropriatecall. 4. Once you have passed READING, you become unsure of your position. RequestaQDMfromBENSONtohelpconfirmyourposition. 5. After you have received the QDM from Benson, obtain the appropriate clearancetoenterthehighwycombeatzinordertooverflytheairfield. 6. OnceenWroutetoBIGGINHILLinsidetheHEATHROWcontrolzone,obtain the BIGGIN HILL weather and, if suitable, carry out the procedure for approach and landing at BIGGIN HILL. If not, divert to your alternate REDHILL. 7. At some stage during the Flight you will be made aware of an EMERGENCY situation.youwillbeexpectedtocarryouttheappropriate RTFprocedureuntilyouaremadeawaretheemergencyhasceased. 8. There is no requirement to contact GATWICK for arrivals into REDHILL providedyouremainwithintheredhillatz. 9. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheconductofthetest,orwhatyouare requiredtodo,asktheexaminer. 10. You are provided with a list of frequencies for Communication and Navigation facilities. You may not require all of these frequencies. If a frequency or facility is not listed, it should not be required however; aeronauticalinformationisalwaysavailablefromtheregionalfis.
ROUTENo:PRACTICE1 RADIOCOMMUNICATIONANDNAVIGATIONFACILITIES Station/Facility Service Callsign/ Identification FrequencyMHz FAIROAKS AFIS FairoaksInformation 123.425 ODIHAM APP OdihamApproach 131.300 TWR Odiham Tower 122.100 TACAN ODH (109.6) FARNBOROUGH LARS Farnborough Radar 125.250 TWR FarnboroughTower 122.500 BENSON RDR BensonZone 120.900 TWR BensonTower 127.150 HIGHWYCOMBE TWR WycombeTower 126.550 GRD WycombeGround 121.775 HEATHROW RAD HeathrowRadar 125.625 APP HeathrowApproach 119.725 TWR HeathrowTower 118.500 BIGGINHILL APP BigginApproach 129.400 TWR BigginTower 134.800 REDHILL TWR RedhillTower 119.600 ATIS RedhillATIS 136.125 EMERGENCY 121.500 ALTHOUGH SIMULATED IN THIS FICTITIOUS ROUTE, DO NOT ATTEMPTATRANSITOFTHEHEATHROWCONTROLZONEFROM WYCOMBETOBIGGINHILLWHENFLYINGIN REALLIFE. YOUR INSTRUCTOR CAN PROVIDE FURTHER GUIDANCE ON APPROPRIATE TRANSITS AVAILABLE THROUGH HEATHROW AIRSPACE.
29 FAIROAKS 276 0 054 0 8 197 0 19 033 0 11 118 0 BENSON VDF HIGH WYCOMBE CPT READING ODIHAM MATZ GUILDFORD FL40 - FL245 SAM MID FL40 - FL245 FARNBOROUGH LARS 125.250 WHITCHURCH Y3 Y3 OCK GATWICK CTR [ D ] 36 CITY CTR [ D ] LONDON CTR [ A ] REDHILL GATWICK CTA [ D ] 1500-2500 LCY BIGGIN HILL