ATC Communication Quiz

“Cleared to land runway 25” means the pilot is:

• Allowed to taxi to the runway.

• Authorized to land on runway 25 under stated conditions.

• Required to go around.

• Only cleared to approach but not to land.

ATC asks, “Confirm altitude 5000 feet.” What does “Confirm” mean here?

• ATC announces correct altitude.

• ATC gives permission to change altitude.

• ATC requests verification of the altitude information.

• ATC cancels previous instruction.

A pilot needs to verify if the reported position is correct. What phrase should be used?

• “Repeat.”

• “Say again.”

• “Verify.”

• “Confirm position.”

ATC says: “Say again slower.” What does this indicate?

• Repeat only the first part of the message.

• Transmission was too fast for clear understanding.

• No response is required.

• Message is complete.

ATC transmits: “Recleared to FL180.” What does this mean?

• The previous clearance has been replaced by a new one.

• The last message was incorrect.

• The clearance is cancelled.

• The aircraft must hold current altitude.

ATC says “Contact Tower 118.1.” What should the pilot do?

• Change to that frequency and call Tower.

• Read back frequency only.

• Wait until called again.

• Confirm before switching.

ATC asks, “Are you able to increase to Mach 0.80?” If the aircraft can comply, what should be said?

• “Affirm.”

• “Correction.”

• “Wilco.”

• “Roger.”

ATC uses “Break Break” when:

• Indicating a break in radio signal.

• Addressing different aircraft in one transmission.

• Ending communication.

• Signaling a change in frequency.

ATC uses “Break Break” when:

• Indicating a break in radio signal.

• Addressing different aircraft in one transmission.

• Ending communication.

• Signaling a change in frequency.

The word “Negative” means:

• Approved with condition.

• Wait for confirmation.

• No / Not approved / Not correct.

• Repeat again.