FEAST ATC English Language Comprehension Questions and Answers

Question 1

An air traffic controller issues the following instruction: 'Speedbird 235, descend to flight level two four zero, turn right heading one eight zero, reduce speed to two five zero knots.' The pilot reads back: 'Descend flight level two four zero, turn right heading one eight zero, reduce speed two three zero knots, Speedbird 235.' Which part of the instruction did the pilot read back incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

The speed

Answer

The flight level

Answer

The heading

Answer

The callsign

Question 2

A pilot reports, 'Tower, we are ten miles out to the west, coming in for landing.' Which of the following is the most appropriate and standard ICAO phraseology for the controller to use to acknowledge the transmission and instruct the pilot to continue?

Accepted Answer

"Roger, continue approach."

Answer

"Alright, continue your approach."

Answer

"Got it, report when you see the field."

Answer

"Affirmative, keep coming."

Question 3

A controller gives the instruction: 'Scandinavian 761, after the departing Airbus on your left, line up and wait behind.' What is Scandinavian 761 cleared to do?

Accepted Answer

Enter the runway after the Airbus has departed and wait in position.

Answer

Enter the runway and prepare for immediate takeoff.

Answer

Taxi to the runway holding point and wait for another clearance.

Answer

Follow the Airbus to the gate after it has landed.

Question 4

What is the precise meaning of the instruction 'Standby' when used by an air traffic controller?

Accepted Answer

Wait and I will call you back.

Answer

The controller is busy; call again in one minute.

Answer

Your request is denied.

Answer

Repeat your last transmission.

Question 5

A pilot makes the following transmission: 'Approach, Laker 451, we're going down to six thousand.' How should the controller interpret this non-standard transmission?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft is initiating a descent to an altitude of 6,000 feet.

Answer

The aircraft is declaring an emergency and descending rapidly.

Answer

The aircraft is descending to an altitude of 600 feet.

Answer

The aircraft is initiating a descent to flight level six zero.

Question 6

During a transmission, a pilot is asked to 'expedite climb through flight level one two zero'. Which of the following best describes the pilot's required action?

Accepted Answer

Increase the rate of climb to pass through FL120 without delay.

Answer

Climb at the normal rate to FL120.

Answer

Climb to FL120 at the aircraft's maximum performance.

Answer

Report passing through FL120.