1. Introduction to air communications | Exercises and Flashcards

1. Introduction to air communications, English for Aviation Exercises and Flashcards

Wordlist for 1. Introduction to air communications, English for Aviation

Word	Example
readback	The pilot's readback confirmed the clearance instructions.
roger	Tower, roger. Climbing to FL 120.
stand by	Stand by for further instructions.
say again	Say again your position.
over	Runway is clear, over.
out	Leaving frequency, out.
go ahead	Go ahead with your message.
wilco	Roger, wilco.
negative	Negative, we are not ready for departure.
affirmative	Affirmative, we have visual contact.
acknowledge	Please acknowledge receipt.
cleared	You are cleared for take-off.
hold short	Hold short of runway 27.
taxi	Taxi to holding point Alpha.
squawk	Squawk 7500.
contact	Contact tower on 118.5.
maintain	Maintain FL 180.
descend	Descend to 3000 feet.
climb	Climb to FL 350.
expedite	Expedite climb.
traffic	Traffic at 2 o'clock.
visual	We have visual contact.
radar contact	Radar contact established.
position	Say your position.
heading	Fly heading 270.
altitude	Maintain altitude 5000 feet.
level	Flight level 100.
call sign	Say your call sign.
frequency	Change frequency to 123.45.
message	I have a message for the controller.
instruction	Follow ATC instructions.
clearance	Clearance for departure received.
emergency	We have an emergency.
mayday	Mayday, I repeat!
pan-pan	Pan-pan, engine failure.
request	Request descent.
report	Report your altitude.
inbound	Aircraft inbound from the east.
outbound	Aircraft outbound to the west.
next point	Proceed to next point.
standby frequency	Switch to standby frequency.
ICAO alphabet	Use the ICAO alphabet to spell your call sign.
say intentions	Say your intentions.
say again slowly	Say again slowly, please.
unknown aircraft	Unknown aircraft on frequency.
squawk ident	Squawk ident now.
unable	Unable to comply.
verify	Verify your altitude.
resume	Resume own navigation.
correction	Correction: climb to 4000 feet.