FREE AQT Communication Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

When making a radio call to Air Traffic Control (ATC), which phrase should you use to ensure clarity and professionalism?

Accepted Answer

“Flight 123, requesting clearance to proceed, over.”

Answer

“Hey, it’s Flight 123, we need a clearance.”

Answer

“Flight 123 requesting permission to proceed.”

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“Flight 123 here, need clearance now.”

Question 2

If you need to report turbulence to ATC, what information should you include?

Accepted Answer

The severity and duration of the turbulence

Answer

Your current altitude and location only

Answer

The type of aircraft and your destination

Answer

Your last communication with ATC

Question 3

What is the correct procedure if you need to request a frequency change from ATC?

Accepted Answer

Inform ATC of the frequency change before switching

Answer

Simply state the new frequency

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Inform ATC of the frequency change after switching

Answer

Ask ATC for permission to change frequencies

Question 4

What should you do if you encounter a radio communication failure during flight?

Accepted Answer

Squawk 7600 on the transponder and continue flying as per standard procedures

Answer

Attempt to reset the radio and continue flying

Answer

Immediately land at the nearest airport

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Ignore the communication failure and proceed with your flight plan

Question 5

How should you handle a situation where you receive an unclear or garbled radio transmission from ATC?

Accepted Answer

Ask ATC to repeat the transmission

Answer

Ignore it and continue with your flight

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Acknowledge the message and proceed as best as you can

Answer

Request a different frequency immediately