Aviation Phraseology & Standard Terminology Flashcards
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In standard aviation phraseology, what does 'WILCO' mean?
Answer: I have received your message, understand it, and will comply
WILCO combines received, understood, and will comply in one word per FAA phraseology standards.
What does the distress call 'MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY' indicate in aviation radio communications?
Answer: Grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance
MAYDAY is the internationally recognized distress signal indicating the aircraft faces grave and imminent danger.
The urgency signal 'PAN-PAN' (spoken three times) indicates:
Answer: An urgency condition concerning the safety of an aircraft or person
PAN-PAN signifies an urgency condition, which is serious but one level below a MAYDAY distress call.
When transmitting the altitude '11,500 feet' in standard aviation phraseology, a pilot would say:
Answer: Eleven thousand, five hundred
Altitudes are stated in thousands and hundreds of feet using plain language per FAA communication standards.
What is the correct response format when a ground station requests a 'radio check'?
Answer: Report signal strength and readability using the 1-to-5 scale
A radio check response includes the station called, the calling station, and a readability assessment on the five-point scale.
In aviation communications, 'ROGER' means:
Answer: I have received all of your last transmission
ROGER means the last transmission was received in full; it does not imply understanding or intent to comply.
What does the abbreviation 'ATIS' stand for in aviation communications?
Answer: Automatic Terminal Information Service
ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) broadcasts continuously updated airport operational information on a dedicated frequency.