III. Airport and Seaplane Base Operations
A. Task: Communications and Light Gun Signals
To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with normal and emergency radio communications, ATC light signals, and runway lighting systems to conduct safe airport operations.
References
14 CFR part 91; Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3), Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25); AIM
Knowledge
The applicant demonstrates understanding of:
- 1) How to obtain proper radio frequencies.
- 2) Proper radio communication procedures and ATC phraseology.
- 3) ATC light signal recognition.
- 4) Appropriate use of transponders.
- 5) Lost communication procedures.
- 6) Equipment issues that could cause loss of communication.
- 7) Radar assistance.
- 8) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident/incident reporting.
- 9) Runway Status Lighting Systems.
Risk Management
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:
- 1) Communication.
- 2) Deciding if and when to declare an emergency
- 3) [Archived]
- 4) Use of non-standard phraseology.
Skills
The applicant exhibits the skill to:
- 1) Select and activate appropriate frequencies.
- 2) Transmit using standard phraseology and procedures as specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and Pilot/Controller Glossary.
- 3) Acknowledge radio communications and comply with ATC instructions or as directed by the evaluator.