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ATC English Language Comprehension Flashcards

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  1. A controller issues the instruction: 'Speedbird 412, reduce speed to one eight zero knots, expect further reduction on final.' What are the two instructions contained in this message?

    Answer: Reduce to 180 knots now, and expect another speed reduction later

    The phrase 'reduce speed to one eight zero knots' is an immediate instruction, while 'expect further reduction on final' is advance notice of a future action.

  2. The ATIS broadcast states: 'Runway 27L in use, ILS approach, surface wind two six zero at one five, visibility ten kilometres, few clouds at two thousand five hundred feet, QNH one zero one three.' What is the active runway and the visibility?

    Answer: Runway 27L; visibility 10 km

    The ATIS clearly states 'Runway 27L in use' and 'visibility ten kilometres'.

  3. A pilot reads back: 'Cleared to land runway zero nine, wind check please, EasyJet 731.' What is the pilot requesting in addition to the landing clearance?

    Answer: A current surface wind report

    'Wind check please' is a standard pilot request for the current surface wind, typically made when wind conditions are marginal.

  4. A controller says: 'Ryanair 8543, I have a crossing traffic conflict, stop descent, maintain flight level two eight zero, advise when ready to copy amended routing.' What does the controller need the pilot to do first?

    Answer: Stop descending and level off at FL280

    The phrase 'stop descent, maintain flight level two eight zero' is the immediate instruction; the routing amendment comes after.

  5. The phrase 'WILCO' used in ATC communications means:

    Answer: Will comply — the instruction is understood and will be followed

    'WILCO' is an ICAO-standard abbreviation meaning 'will comply', indicating the pilot has understood and will carry out the instruction.

  6. A departure clearance reads: 'Lufthansa 456, cleared to Frankfurt via Westerly One departure, squawk four five three one, climb initially flight level eight zero, expect flight level three five zero ten minutes after departure.' When can the aircraft expect FL350?

    Answer: Approximately 10 minutes after becoming airborne

    'Expect flight level three five zero ten minutes after departure' is a time-based expectation from the moment the aircraft departs.