CFC Radio Communication Procedures 3

Question 1

An aircraft receives 'Cleared to land, wind calm, runway 28.' What must the pilot read back?

Accepted Answer

The runway number and landing clearance

Answer

Pilots must read back landing clearances including the runway number to prevent runway confusion and surface incidents.

Question 2

What does 'Squawk 4521' instruct a pilot to do?

Accepted Answer

Set the transponder to code 4521

Answer

The instruction to 'squawk' a specific code directs the pilot to enter that four-digit code into the Mode 3/A transponder.

Question 3

What does a controller mean by 'Expedite climb to flight level two four zero'?

Accepted Answer

Climb to FL240 as quickly as the aircraft performance allows

Answer

'Expedite' instructs the pilot to climb at the best rate practical without declaring an emergency, typically to resolve traffic conflicts.

Question 4

A controller says 'Traffic, 2 o'clock, 5 miles, eastbound, altitude unknown.' What does '2 o'clock' indicate?

Accepted Answer

The traffic is roughly 60 degrees to the right of the aircraft's nose

Answer

The clock position system uses the aircraft's nose as 12 o'clock; 2 o'clock indicates a target approximately 60 degrees right of the nose.

Question 5

What is the proper response when a pilot is unsure of a clearance received?

Accepted Answer

Request the controller to repeat or clarify the clearance

Answer

If any portion of a clearance is unclear, the pilot should immediately request clarification before complying to prevent deviations.

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