Phraseology Flashcards
ACKNOWLEDGE
Let me know that you have received and understood my message
ADVISE INTENTIONS
Tell me what you plan to do
AFFIRMATIVE
Yes
ATC ADVISES
Used to prefix a message of noncontrol information when it is relayed to an aircraft by anyone other than an air traffic controller
ATC CLEARS
Used to prefix an ATC clearance when it is relayed to an aircraft by anyone other than an air traffic controller
ATC REQUESTS
Used to prefix an ATC request when it is relayed to an aircraft by anyone other than an air traffic controller
CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF
ATC authorization for an aircraft to depart. It is predicated on known traffic and known physical airport conditions
CLEARED TO LAND
ATC authorization for an aircraft to land. It is predicated on known traffic and known physical airport conditions
CORRECTION
An error has been made in the transmission and the correct version follows
EXPEDITE
Used by ATC when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation, usually in conjunction with a request for best rate of climb/descent without requiring an exceptional change in aircraft handling characteristics
GO AHEAD
Proceed with your message. Not to be used for any other purpose
HOW DO YOU HEAR ME?
A question relating to the quality of the transmission or to determine how well the transmission is being received
IMMEDIATELY
Used by ATC when compliance with an action is required to avoid an imminent situation
I SAY AGAIN
The message will be repeated
NEGATIVE
“No” or “Permission not granted” or “That is not correct”
OUT
The conversation is ended and no response is expected
OVER
My transmission is ended; I expect a response
RADAR CONTACT
Used by ATC to inform an aircraft that it is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided until radar identification is terminated. Radar service may also be provided within the limits of necessity and capability. When a pilot is informed of “radar contact,” he automatically discontinues reporting over compulsory reporting points
RADAR CONTACT LOST
Used by ATC to inform a pilot that radar data used to determine the aircraft’s position is no longer being received or is no longer reliable and that radar service is no longer being provided.
READ BACK
Repeat my message back to me
ROGER
I have received all of your last transmission. It should not be used to answer a question requiring a “yes” or “no” answer
SAY AGAIN
Used to request a repeat of the last transmission. Usually specifies transmission or portion thereof not understood or received; e.g., “Say again all after ABRAM VOR”
SAY ALTITUDE
Used by ATC to ascertain an aircraft’s specific altitude/ flight level. When the aircraft is climbing or descending, the pilot should state the indicated altitude rounded to the nearest 100 feet
SPEAK SLOWER
Used in verbal communications as a request to reduce speech rate
SQUAWK
Activate specific codes on the aircraft transponder; e.g., “Squawk one zero two zero”
UNABLE
Indicates inability to comply with a specific instruction, request, or clearance
STAND BY
Means the controller or pilot must pause for a few seconds, usually to attend to other duties of higher priority. Also means to “wait,” as in “stand by for clearance.” If a delay is lengthy, the caller should re-establish contact
THAT IS CORRECT
The understanding you have is right
VERIFY
Request confirmation of information; e.g., “Verify assigned altitude”
WILCO
I have received your message, understand it, and will comply with it
WORDS TWICE
- As a request: “Communication is difficult. Please say every phrase twice.”
- As information: “Since communications are difficult every phrase in this message
will be spoken twice.”
