Aviation Communication Flashcards
What is the international language of aviation?
English
What is the official source of proper radio communication procedures?
AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual)
Where can a pilot find words, phrases, and definitions of aviation terms?
The pilot/controller glossary
What is used instead of letters when communication? Number differences?
Phonetic Alphabet Code (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, etc.)
3 -> tree, 5 -> fife, 9 -> niner
How are altitudes communicated? Altitudes above 10,000 feet?
In thousands and hundreds of feet, rounded.
For altitudes above 10,000 feet, pronounce each numeral in the thousands feet
How are altitudes communicated above 18,000 feet?
As flight levels, with the first three digits. I.E. 23,000 feet would be Flight Level 230, or “Flight Level Two-Tree-Zero”
How are decimals communicated?
Point
How are heading, course, and wind direction communicated?
With each digit individually
How should speed be communicated?
With separate digits
What are exceptions for communication numerals individually?
Reporting IFR flightways, and relative position for atc or traffic reports (“12 o’clock”)
What letter do all registered US aircraft begin with?
N
What does “roger” mean? What does “affirmative” mean? What does “wilco” mean?
Roger - I have received your last transmission
Affirmative - “Yes” (Negative / “No”)
Wilco - I have received your message, understand it, and will comply
How do you use a headset properly when communciating?
Position the microphone near your lips, press the push to talk button, and speak in a normal but firm tone
What should you do if you make a mistake in your communications?
Acknowledge the mistake, fix it, and move on
What are the four W’s of radio communcation?
Who are you calling?
Who you are?
Where you are?
What you want?
