What is the purpose of a common traffic advisory frequency?

a. COMMON TRAFFIC ADVlSORY FREQUENCY (CTAF) – A designated frequency for the purpose of carrying out airport advisory practices while operating to or from an airport t t does not have a contrd tower or an airport where the contrd tower is not operational.

What is the ramp to an airplane called?

The airport apron, apron, flight line, ramp, or tarmac is the area of an airport where aircraft are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled, boarded, or maintained.

Which frequency should be used as a common traffic advisory frequency?

The most common CTAF frequency is 126.7 MHz at non-towered aerodromes, except for when two CTAF airports are near each other. Aerodromes using CTAF outside tower hours typically nominate a frequency that is used during tower hours.

How do flip flop frequencies work in aviation?

Incorrect frequencies can be entered by pilots–or provided by controllers during a handoff–so radios with flip-flop frequencies are particularly useful. With the press of a button, the pilot can quickly return to the prior frequency if communications are not possible on the new frequency.

What is the general frequency range for commercial air traffic control?

General Commercial Frequencies 118.000 – 121.950 Air Traffic Control (See AirNav) 121.975 – 123.650 Unicom, multicom, Flight Services, Traffic Advisory (CTAF) at uncontrolled airports 123.675 – 128.800 Air Traffic Control (See AirNav)

What are dispatch frequencies and load planning?

Dispatch frequencies are used to contact the airline’s dispatch staff which is usually located at the airline’s headquarters. Dispatch frequencies are also used to contact maintenance staff at the airline’s headquarters. Load Planning – Used by legacy carriers at the airline’s hub airports.

What is the frequency range for airline ground operations?

But just to keep things interesting, some airlines will contract out ramp handling but have their own customer service staff so they may have their own company frequency in this case. On the ground, you may find airline ground operations in the 460.65-460.9 MHz range.