Pilot Your Dreams: Conquer the FAA Ground School Exam 2025!

The recommended communications procedure during the hours when the tower is not in operation is to monitor airport traffic and announce your position on 118.5 MHz. This frequency is commonly used for the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) at many airports, allowing pilots to communicate their intentions and maintain situational awareness with other pilots in the vicinity.

By announcing your position, you contribute to a safer environment by providing crucial information to other incoming and outgoing aircraft. This helps everyone involved to be aware of traffic patterns and reduces the risk of mid-air collisions or other incidents during landing.

Using the appropriate frequency ensures that all pilots can hear each other and coordinate their movements, even in the absence of tower control. This communication is essential for maintaining safety during landing operations, particularly at airports that experience both controlled and uncontrolled conditions depending on the time of day.