Aviation Communication Protocols & Procedures Flashcards

When a pilot reports 'minimum fuel,' what action should ATC take?

Answer: Acknowledge and provide expeditious handling while monitoring the situation

'Minimum fuel' is an advisory, not an emergency; ATC should acknowledge and expedite handling but not declare an emergency for the pilot.

Which phraseology correctly acknowledges a readback of a clearance?

Answer: 'Correct' or callsign only

ATC should respond with 'Correct' or simply use the aircraft's callsign to confirm an accurate readback.

A controller issues a heading of 270. The pilot reads back 'Heading 260.' What must the controller do?

Answer: Issue a correction immediately: 'Negative, heading 270'

Any incorrect readback must be corrected immediately to prevent a deviation.

What is the correct phraseology to cancel an IFR clearance for a VFR-capable flight?

Answer: 'Cancel IFR, [callsign]'

The standard phraseology is 'Cancel IFR' followed by the aircraft callsign.

Which item is NOT required in an initial position report on a non-radar route?

Answer: Aircraft type and color

Position reports require identification, position, time, altitude, and next fix ETA — not aircraft type or color.

What does 'ATIS' stand for, and what is its primary purpose?

Answer: Automated Terminal Information Service — provides continuous weather and airport info

ATIS is the Automated Terminal Information Service, broadcasting continuous terminal weather and operational data.

A pilot is instructed to 'hold short of runway 28L.' What readback is required?

Answer: Read back the hold-short instruction including the runway designation

FAA regulations require pilots to read back all runway hold-short instructions, including the specific runway.