6. Contact and approach | Exercises and Flashcards

6. Contact and approach, English for Aviation Exercises and Flashcards

Wordlist for 6. Contact and approach, English for Aviation

Word	Example
contact approach control	We need to contact approach control for clearance to land.
requesting permission	The pilot is requesting permission to enter controlled airspace.
clearance to land	We have received clearance to land at the destination airport.
approach procedure	The approach procedure involves following a specific altitude path.
contact tower	Please contact the tower for landing instructions.
final approach	The plane is on its final approach to the runway.
air traffic control (ATC)	Air traffic control has cleared us for descent.
approach clearance	We have received approach clearance for the airport.
descend to 5,000 feet	Please descend to 5,000 feet and maintain heading 270.
approach vector	The approach vector guides the aircraft towards the runway.
final descent angle	The final descent angle is critical for a smooth landing.
radar vectoring	Radar vectoring is used to guide aircraft during approach.
holding pattern	The aircraft is in a holding pattern awaiting approach clearance.
visual approach	A visual approach is allowed when weather conditions are clear.
runway length	The runway length at the destination is 10,000 feet.
go-around procedure	The plane executed a go-around procedure after missing the approach.
approach lights	Approach lights are crucial for visibility during night landings.
glide slope	The aircraft is on a glide slope for its final descent.
altimeter setting	Ensure your altimeter is set to the correct pressure setting.
landing gear down	The pilot confirmed that the landing gear was down and locked.
altitude hold	The aircraft is in altitude hold mode as it prepares for landing.
transition level	The transition level is 10,000 feet for this flight.
airspeed reduction	The airspeed reduction was initiated to prepare for landing.
traffic alert	There was a traffic alert on approach to the airport.
radar contact	We lost radar contact during the final approach.
missed approach	A missed approach procedure was initiated due to wind conditions.
approach briefing	The captain conducted an approach briefing before the descent.
instrument approach	An instrument approach is required due to poor visibility.
visual reference points	We use visual reference points for the approach during good weather.
approach phase	The aircraft is in the approach phase, descending to 2,000 feet.
descent clearance	We have received descent clearance to 10,000 feet.
extended approach	The aircraft was instructed to fly an extended approach due to traffic.
aircraft separation	There must be sufficient aircraft separation during approach.
approach radar	Approach radar will guide the aircraft for a safe landing.
controlled descent	The aircraft began its controlled descent towards the airport.
final approach fix	We have reached the final approach fix and are ready to land.
autopilot mode	The plane was in autopilot mode during its approach.
approach control sector	The aircraft entered the approach control sector for landing.
approach briefing checklist	The captain reviewed the approach briefing checklist before descent.
arrival route	The arrival route will take us through a series of waypoints.
approach chart	Pilots refer to the approach chart for detailed landing instructions.
landing lights	The landing lights are switched on as the plane approaches the runway.
contact radar	Contact radar to confirm the aircraft's position during approach.
descent path	We are following the established descent path towards the airport.
approach speed	The approach speed was adjusted to accommodate wind conditions.
clear to land	We are cleared to land on runway 27.
radar coverage	Radar coverage is essential for safe approach procedures.
approach guidance	The approach guidance system will assist the pilot in lining up with the runway.
go-around instruction	The go-around instruction was given after the runway was occupied.