PSTAR Radio Communications and Phraseology 2

Question 1

What does the term 'ROGER' mean in aviation radio communications?

Accepted Answer

I have received all of your last transmission

Answer

ROGER means the pilot has received all of the last transmission — it does not mean agreement or compliance.

Question 2

How should an altitude of 10,500 feet be stated in a radio transmission?

Accepted Answer

Ten thousand five hundred

Answer

Altitudes are stated in the natural number format in plain language: 'ten thousand five hundred feet.'

Question 3

What does 'PAN-PAN' signal in a radio transmission?

Accepted Answer

An urgent situation that requires assistance but is not immediately life-threatening

Answer

PAN-PAN (repeated three times) indicates an urgent situation requiring assistance, less critical than a MAYDAY but needing priority handling.

Question 4

What information should a pilot give first when making an initial radio call to ATC?

Accepted Answer

State the facility being called first, then own call sign

Answer

The standard format is to address the facility first (e.g., 'Seattle Center'), then state your own aircraft call sign to alert the controller.

Question 5

What does 'NEGATIVE' mean in aviation radio phraseology?

Accepted Answer

No, or permission is not granted, or that is not correct

Answer

NEGATIVE is the official aviation word for 'no' — it confirms refusal, denial, or disagreement without ambiguity.

PSTAR - Pre Solo Test of Air Regulation Practice Test