SUAS.V.A — Radio Communications Procedures

Objective: To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in radio communication procedures.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• UA.V.A.K1Airport operations with and without an operating control tower.
• UA.V.A.K2The description and use of a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor manned aircraft communications.
• UA.V.A.K3Recommended traffic advisory procedures used by manned aircraft pilots, such as selfannouncing of position and intentions.
• UA.V.A.K4Aeronautical advisory communications station (UNICOM) and associated communication procedures used by manned aircraft pilots.
• UA.V.A.K5Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS).
• UA.V.A.K6Aircraft call signs and registration numbers.
• UA.V.A.K7The phonetic alphabet.
• UA.V.A.K8Phraseology: altitudes, directions, speed, and time.