Samsun University
Aviation and Space Engineering Programme
Unit 8 Unit Pack
Part 1. Reading Comprehension (Okuduğunu Anlama)
Instruction: Read the article below and answer the questions.
Radio: The Lifeblood of Civil Aviation Communication
(Radyo : Sivil Havacılığın Can Damarı)
In the world of civil aviation, safe (güvenli) and efficient (verimli) flight relies heavily on
clear (açık) and concise (net) communication. This is where radios come in, playing a vital
(hayati) role in connecting pilots with air traffic controllers (hava trafik kontrolörü) (ATC) and
other aircraft.
Here are some key points about radio basics in civil aviation:
Types of Radios: Aircraft are equipped with various radio systems, each serving a specific
purpose (amaç). The most common ones include:
VHF (Very High Frequency): Used for short-range (kısa mesafeli) communication with ATC
and other aircraft in the vicinity (civardaki), typically for takeoffs (kalkış), landings (iniş), and
traffic coordination.
HF (High Frequency): Used for long-range (uzun mesafeli) communication, particularly
over oceans or remote areas where VHF signals are limited.
ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System): Primarily used for
data communication (veri iletişimi) between aircraft (uçak) and ground stations (yer
istasyonları), exchanging information like weather updates (hava durumu güncellemeleri),
maintenance data (bakım verileri), and flight plans (uçuş planları).
Communication Protocols: Pilots and ATC adhere to standardized phraseology
(standartlaştırılmış ifadeler) and procedures (prosedür) to ensure clarity (açıklığı sağlamak)
and avoid misunderstandings (yanlış anlaşılmaları önlemek). This includes specific
terminology for different situations, like requesting clearance for takeoff (kalkış izni istemek)
or reporting turbulence (türbülansı bildirmek).
Frequency Selection: Each communication channel operates on a specific radio frequency,
identified by a number like "118.1 MHz." Pilots and ATC use designated frequencies
depending on their location (konum) and the type of communication needed (ihtiyaç duyulan
iletişim türüne).
1. What is the primary purpose of radios in civil aviation?
a) Entertainment for passengers
b) Navigation
c) Communication between pilots and ATC
d) Engine monitoring
2. Which type of radio is used for short-range communication with ATC?
a) HF
b) VHF
c) ACARS
d) GPS
3. What does ACARS primarily do?
a) Voice communication between pilots
b) Weather monitoring
c) Landing gear deployment
d) Data communication between aircraft and ground stations
4. What is the term used to describe the standardized language used in aviation radio
communication?
a) Aviation Code
b) Phraseology
c) Pilot Talk
d) Airspeak
5. How are radio frequencies identified?
a) By color code
b) By specific names
c) By numbers like "118.1 MHz"
d) By aircraft type
Part 2. Vocabulary/Content
Instruction: Choose the correct option for the questions below.
1. What is the general term for any facility (tesis) that provides air traffic control services?
a) Tower
b) Ground
c) Approach
d) ATC facility
2. If a pilot needs to file a flight plan (uçuş planı) or request weather information (hava durumu bilgisi
talep etmek) before departure (kalkış) , they would contact which facility (tesis)?
a) Tower
b) Approach
c) Flight Service Station
d) Center
3. Which ATC facility provides clearance for takeoff (kalkış için izin verme) and monitors departing
traffic (kalkış trafiği izleme)?
a) Ground
b) Center
c) Departure facility
d) Approach facility
4. When entering controlled airspace (kontrollü havasahası), pilots must first contact:
a) Ground
b) Tower controller
c) Flight Service Station
d) Center
5. The Ground controller is responsible for guiding aircraft on:
a) The approach to landing
b) The departure from the runway
c) The final approach to the runway
d) Taxiways and aprons
Instruction: Decide if the following sentences are true or false.
6. True or False: Ground control is responsible for taxiing and ground operations of aircraft before
and after flight.
7. True or False : MULTICOM is a common frequency used for non-towered airports where pilots
coordinate amongst themselves.
8. True or False: Pilots can use MULTICOM to communicate with other aircraft at uncontrolled
airports.
9. True or False: All ATC facilities are called Centers.
10. True or False: During the climb and descent phases, pilots communicate with the Center, which
manages airspace within their region.
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the words of the unit.
11. Pilots requesting to takeoff from an airport and enter controlled airspace first contact the _____.
Departure facility
12. If flying in an uncontrolled airspace and needing to communicate with other aircraft, pilots can
use the _____ frequency.
MULTICOM
13. When approaching an airport and preparing to land, pilots receive instructions from the _____.
Approach facility
14. For non-emergency information or flight plan filing, pilots can contact a _____.
Flight Service Station
15. At uncontrolled airports, pilots communicate with each other and any ground services on the
common _____ frequency.
UNICOM
Part 3. Expressions of use
Instruction: Choose the best option for the questions below.
1. Pilot: (to tower controller) "__________ permission to taxi to runway 25R."
Tower: "Cleared to taxi to runway 25R, hold short of runway 10L."
Requesting
2. Tower: "Aircraft calling unidentified, ____________ position and intentions?"
Pilot: "Unidentified aircraft is a Cessna 172, 5 miles north of the airport, requesting landing
instructions."
What is your
3. Departure controller: "Flight 321, __________ approach on frequency 118.1."
Pilot: "Flight 321 contacting approach on 118.1, thank you."
contact
4. Pilot: (to another aircraft on the same frequency) "This is Cessna 123, __________ information on
wind direction and velocity at your position."
Other Aircraft: "Cessna 123, this is Cherokee 456, winds are calm at my position."
Requesting
5. Approach controller: "__________ ground on frequency 121.9 after landing."
Pilot: "Flight 321 will contact ground on 121.9 after landing."
Contact