Aviation Phraseology & Standard Terminology Flashcards

What does the ATC instruction 'SQUAWK IDENT' require the pilot to do?

Answer: Press the IDENT button on the transponder

Pressing IDENT causes the aircraft's transponder return to highlight on the radar display for approximately 18 seconds, aiding controller identification.

When a controller issues the clearance 'CLEARED AS FILED,' the pilot is authorized to:

Answer: Proceed via the route exactly as submitted in the flight plan

'Cleared as filed' means the ATC clearance matches the submitted flight plan with no route changes required.

In the ICAO phonetic alphabet used in aviation, the letter 'W' is represented by:

Answer: Whiskey

The ICAO phonetic alphabet uses 'Whiskey' for W to ensure intelligibility across different languages and radio conditions.

When an ATC clearance includes the word 'EXPEDITE,' the pilot should:

Answer: Comply with the instruction promptly and without delay

'Expedite' is used when prompt compliance is essential, typically for traffic separation or safety reasons.

A readability of '3' on the five-point radio readability scale indicates the transmission is:

Answer: Readable but with difficulty

The scale runs from 1 (unreadable) to 5 (perfectly readable); a rating of 3 indicates the signal is audible but requires effort to understand.

The phrase 'NEGATIVE CONTACT' in aviation communications typically means:

Answer: The pilot has not established visual or radio contact with the referenced traffic or facility

'Negative contact' informs ATC that the pilot has been unable to see or communicate with the specified traffic or station.

When a controller transmits 'SAY AGAIN,' what is being requested?

Answer: Repeat the previous transmission

'Say again' is the standard aviation phrase for requesting a repeat of the previous transmission, replacing the non-standard word 'repeat.'