CFC Aviation Communication Protocols & Procedures 5

Question 1

What is the correct terminology when ATC intends to transfer radio communications to another facility?

Accepted Answer

'[Callsign], contact [facility] [frequency]'

Answer

The standard phraseology for a handoff is '[Callsign], contact [facility name] on [frequency].'

Question 2

What does 'unable' signify when stated by a pilot in response to an ATC instruction?

Accepted Answer

The pilot cannot comply with the instruction as issued

Answer

'Unable' informs ATC that the pilot cannot comply with the issued clearance or instruction.

Question 3

Under what condition is a pilot-in-command required to acknowledge a clearance with a full readback?

Accepted Answer

For all ATC instructions and clearances including taxi, takeoff, and landing

Answer

FAA requires pilots to read back all ATC clearances and instructions, including taxi, takeoff, and landing clearances.

Question 4

A controller states 'N123AB, traffic at your 2 o'clock, 5 miles, eastbound, altitude unknown.' Where should the pilot look?

Accepted Answer

Slightly to the right of the nose

Answer

2 o'clock is slightly right of the nose — think of a clock face centered on the aircraft with 12 directly ahead.

Question 5

Which phraseology correctly conveys a speed restriction of exactly 250 knots?

Accepted Answer

'Maintain two-fifty knots'

Answer

Speed values are stated as grouped numbers; 250 knots is 'two-fifty knots.'

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