CFC Aviation Phraseology & Standard Terminology

Question 1

In standard aviation phraseology, what does 'WILCO' mean?

Accepted Answer

I have received your message, understand it, and will comply

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I have received your last transmission

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I will comply with the clearance only

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Acknowledged, standing by

Question 2

What does the distress call 'MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY' indicate in aviation radio communications?

Accepted Answer

Grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance

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An urgency condition affecting the safety of persons

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A request for priority medical handling

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A precautionary emergency declaration

Question 3

The urgency signal 'PAN-PAN' (spoken three times) indicates:

Accepted Answer

An urgency condition concerning the safety of an aircraft or person

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Grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance

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A mandatory precautionary landing request

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An avionics navigation system failure only

Question 4

When transmitting the altitude '11,500 feet' in standard aviation phraseology, a pilot would say:

Accepted Answer

Eleven thousand, five hundred

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Eleven five

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One-one-five-zero-zero

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One-one-five hundred

Question 5

What is the correct response format when a ground station requests a 'radio check'?

Accepted Answer

Report signal strength and readability using the 1-to-5 scale

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State aircraft type and full registration

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State your current position and altitude

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Confirm the operating frequency being used

Question 6

In aviation communications, 'ROGER' means:

Accepted Answer

I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand and will comply with the clearance

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Affirmative, proceed as planned

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Ready and standing by for further instructions

Question 7

What does the abbreviation 'ATIS' stand for in aviation communications?

Accepted Answer

Automatic Terminal Information Service

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Air Traffic Information Service

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Airport Terminal Information System

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Automated Traffic Identification Signal