Common RT Words Flashcards
Acknowledge
Let me know that you have received and understood this message
Affirm
Yes
N.B. Never affirmative in case of clipped transmission
Approved
Permission for proposed action granted
Break
I hereby indicate the separation between portions of the message
N.B. To be used where there is no clear distinction between the text and other portions of the message
Break break
I hereby indicate the separation between messages transmitted to different aircraft in a very busy environment
Cancel
Annul the previously transmitted clearance
Check
Examine a system or procedure
N.B. Not to be used in any other context. No answer normally expected
Cleared
Authorised to proceed under the conditions specified
Confirm
I request verification of
N.B. clearance, instruction, action, information
Contact
Establish communications with…
N.B. Usually referring to details having been passed
Correct
True or accurate
Correction
An error has been made in this transmission (or message indicated). The correct version is…
Disregard
Ignore
How do you read?
What is the readability of my transmission
I say again
I repeat for clarity or emphasis
Maintain
Continue in accordance with the condition(s) specified or in its literal sense
N.B. For example, “Maintain VFR”
Monitor
Listen out on (frequency)
Negative
No or permission not granted or that is not correct or not capable
Out
This exchange of transmissions is ended and no response is expected
N.B. Not normally used in VHF communications
Over
My transmission is ended and I expect a response from you
N.B. Not normally used in VHF communications
Read back
Repeat all or the specified part of this message back to me exactly as received
Recleared
A change has been made to your last clearance and this new clearance supersedes your previous clearance or part thereof
Report
Pass me the following information…
Request
I should like to know or I wish to obtain
Roger
I have received all of your last transmission
N.B. Under no circumstances to be used when READ BACK is required or a direct answer such as AFFIRM or NEGATIVE
Say again
Repeat all or the following part or of your last transmission
Speak Slower
Reduce your rate of speech
Standby
Wait and I will call you
N.B. Caller would normally reestablish contact if delay is lengthy. Standby is not an approval or a denial
Unable
I cannot comply with your request, instruction or clearance
N.B. Normally followed by a reason
Wilco
I understand your message and will comply with it
N.B. Abbreviation for will comply
Words twice
As a request
Communication is difficult. Please send every word or group of words twice
As information
Since communication is difficult, every word or group of words in this message will be sent twice
