Words and Phrases Flashcards
ACKNOWLEDGE
Let me know that you have received and understood this message.
AFFIRMATIVE
Yes
APPROVED
Permission for proposed action granted
BREAK
I hereby indicate the separation between portions of the message
*To be used when no clear distinction exists between the text and other portion of the message
BREAK BREAK
I hereby indicate the separation between messages transmitted to different aircraft in a very busy environment
CHECK
Examine a system or procedure
CONFIRM
I request verification of (clearance, instruction action, information)
CONTACT
Establish communication with….
CORRECT
True or accurate
CORRECTION
An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is….
DISREGARD
Ignore
EXPEDITE
Comply with this instruction as promptly as possible
HOW DO YOU READ
what is the readability of my transmission
I SAY AGAIN
I repeat for clarity or emphasis
IMMEDIATELY
When immediate action is required for safety reasons
MONITOR
Listen to (frequency)
NEGATIVE
No, or permission not granted, or That is not correct, or Not capable
OVER
My transmission ended and I expect a response from you
NOT NORMALLY USED IN VHF COMMUNICATIONS
READ BACK
Repeat all, or the specified part, of this message back to me
RECLEARED
A change has been made to your last clearance and this new clearance supersedes your previous clearance or part thereof
ROGER
I have received all of your last transmission
*used to acknowledge receipt, not intended for other purposes
SAY AGAIN
Repeat all, or the following part, of your last transmission
SPEAK SLOWER
Reduce your rate of speech
STAND BY
Wait and I will call you
UNABLE
I cannot comply with your request, instruction or clearance
WHEN ABLE
Comply with the clearance or instruction at the first opportunity
WHEN READY
Comply with the clearance or instruction when convenient to you
WILCO
I understand your message and I will comply with it
WORDS TWICE
- As a request: Communication is difficult. please say every word or group of words twice
- as information: Because communication is difficult, every word or group of words in this message will be said twice
