Radio Communication Procedures Flashcards

When a pilot requests 'progressive taxi instructions,' what does this indicate?

Answer: The aircraft needs step-by-step routing guidance during taxi

Progressive taxi instructions are provided step-by-step to assist a pilot unfamiliar with the airport layout.

What does the phrase 'ATIS information Kilo' communicate to a controller?

Answer: The pilot has listened to the ATIS broadcast identified as 'Kilo'

Pilots state the current ATIS letter to confirm they have the current automated terminal information before contacting approach or clearance delivery.

A controller transmits 'N123AB, say altitude.' What is the pilot expected to report?

Answer: The aircraft's current altitude

'Say altitude' is a request for the aircraft's current indicated altitude, not the planned or filed altitude.

Which read-back is required when a pilot receives a runway crossing clearance?

Answer: The runway number and the word 'crossing'

Pilots must read back runway crossing clearances including the runway designation to confirm they understand which runway they are cleared to cross.

What does the controller mean when issuing 'Climb and maintain flight level three five zero'?

Answer: Climb to and maintain FL350 (35,000 feet MSL)

Flight level three five zero (FL350) represents 35,000 feet MSL based on the standard altimeter setting of 29.92 inHg.

When should a pilot use the phrase 'Unable' in response to an ATC instruction?

Answer: When the instruction cannot be complied with safely or due to aircraft limitations

'Unable' is the standard response when a pilot cannot comply with an ATC clearance or instruction for any reason, prompting the controller to issue an alternative.

What is the correct phraseology for a pilot reporting leaving an altitude?

Answer: 'Out of [altitude]'

The standard FAA phraseology for reporting departure from an assigned altitude is 'out of [altitude],' as in 'out of eight thousand.'