Aviation Communication Protocols & Procedures Flashcards

What is the correct terminology when ATC intends to transfer radio communications to another facility?

Answer: '[Callsign], contact [facility] [frequency]'

The standard phraseology for a handoff is '[Callsign], contact [facility name] on [frequency].'

What does 'unable' signify when stated by a pilot in response to an ATC instruction?

Answer: The pilot cannot comply with the instruction as issued

'Unable' informs ATC that the pilot cannot comply with the issued clearance or instruction.

Under what condition is a pilot-in-command required to acknowledge a clearance with a full readback?

Answer: For all ATC instructions and clearances including taxi, takeoff, and landing

FAA requires pilots to read back all ATC clearances and instructions, including taxi, takeoff, and landing clearances.

A controller states 'N123AB, traffic at your 2 o'clock, 5 miles, eastbound, altitude unknown.' Where should the pilot look?

Answer: Slightly to the right of the nose

2 o'clock is slightly right of the nose — think of a clock face centered on the aircraft with 12 directly ahead.

Which phraseology correctly conveys a speed restriction of exactly 250 knots?

Answer: 'Maintain two-fifty knots'

Speed values are stated as grouped numbers; 250 knots is 'two-fifty knots.'

What does 'cruise clearance' authorize a VFR pilot to do on an IFR flight plan?

Answer: Fly at any altitude within the assigned block airspace and conduct an approach

A cruise clearance authorizes the pilot to fly any altitude up to the assigned altitude and conduct an instrument approach at the destination.

What is the meaning of a steady red light signal from ATC to an aircraft on the ground?

Answer: Stop

A steady red light signal to a ground vehicle or aircraft means stop.