ATPL - RADIO TELECOMMUNICATION question n answers graded A+

ATPL - RADIO TELECOMMUNICATION When should your transponder be on Mode C while on an IFR flight? A) When passing 12,500 feet MSL. B) Only when ATC requests Mode C. C) At all times if the equipment has been calibrated, unless requested otherwise by ATC. - correct answers C) At all times if the equipment has been calibrated, unless requested otherwise by ATC. During an IFR flight in IMC, a distress condition is encountered, (fire, mechanical, or structural failure). The pilot should A) not hesitate to declare an emergency and obtain an amended clearance. B) wait until the situation is immediately perilous before declaring an emergency. C) contact ATC and advise that an urgency condition exists and request priority consideration - correct answers A) not hesitate to declare an emergency and obtain an amended clearance. What does declaring "minimum fuel'' to ATC imply? A) Merely an advisory that indicates an emergency situation is possible should any undue delay occur. B) Traffic priority is needed to the destination airport. C) Emergency handling is required to the nearest useable airport. - correct answers A) Merely an advisory that indicates an emergency situation is possible should any undue delay occur.