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Radio Communications and Phraseology Flashcards

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  1. What is the phonetic alphabet word for the letter 'N'?

    Answer: November

    In the NATO/ICAO phonetic alphabet, 'N' is spoken as 'November' to prevent confusion with similar-sounding letters.

  2. What squawk code should be entered when ATC assigns no specific code and the flight is VFR?

    Answer: 1200

    Squawk 1200 is the standard VFR code in the US — it tells ATC the aircraft is flying VFR without a specific ATC assignment.

  3. What does squawk code 7700 indicate?

    Answer: General emergency

    Squawk 7700 is the emergency transponder code that alerts ATC to a general emergency aboard the aircraft.

  4. What does squawk code 7600 indicate?

    Answer: Radio communication failure

    Squawk 7600 indicates two-way radio communication failure — the aircraft's transponder shows this code to alert ATC.

  5. What does the term 'say again' mean in aviation radio communications?

    Answer: Repeat your last transmission

    SAY AGAIN is the standard aviation phrase requesting that the previous transmission be repeated.

  6. What is the purpose of reading back clearances to ATC?

    Answer: To confirm understanding and allow ATC to correct any errors

    Readbacks allow ATC to verify the pilot received the correct clearance and catch errors before they cause incidents.

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