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During flight in controlled airspace, all aircraft must…

  • A

    Turn the radio volume down to decrease background noise when other aircraft communicate with ATC

  • B

    Maintain a continuous radio watch

  • C

    Not transmit unless permission is obtained

  • D

    Exchange readability checks with ATC at 30 minute intervals

Whilst flying in controlled airspace, all aircraft must maintain a continuous radio watch to receive:

  • Instructions, 
  • Separation, 
  • And safety-critical information from air traffic control (ATC), ensuring the frequency is monitored at all times. 
  • Hearing ATC communication enables pilots to have better awareness of traffic.

A continuous radio watch is also known as a listening watch.

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