RTF EXAM NOTES

In 2007 a number of airlines requested an RTF Exam which they

could incorporate into their training to test their pilots knowledge of
phraseology. Attached is the final version, which adheres to the
guidelines set out at the time the request for the RTF Exam was
made. The following notes set out how the exam is designed to be
used following those guidelines:
1.

The exam is NOT designed for all the questions to be used in

one sitting.

2.

The exam has been split up into four sections; the first three
are based on ICAO: General, Airport and Radar; the last
section is based on UK phraseology.

3.

A random selection of questions should be taken from each

section and merged to form an exam comprising
approximately 20 to 30 questions. How many are taken from
each individual section, depends on the bias you require the
exam to have toward any particular section. Each airline
should feed the questions into their own computer program to
generate an exam in this manner.

4.

The questions have been based strictly on current

phraseology and answers are all available in CAP413.

5.

Where the question is testing how you would actually say

something (eg a frequency), the words or numbers concerned
have been spelt out. For example 119.050 appears as one,
one nine decimal zero five zero. Where this is not the
purpose of the question, the numbers or letters have not been
spelt out. This follows the format of the CAP413.

6.

The exam requires knowledge of standard phraseology. It is

designed to highlight areas of strength and weakness. It is
not designed to be the sole method of training in RTF.

7.

Each airline will be responsible for keeping the questions upto-date and adding to the exam as per their own
requirements.

8.

The correct answers are highlighted in green for easy of

reference. Please change them to black before using the
questions!

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Radio Telephony Phraseology Examination for Commercial
Airline Pilots
Section 1 General ICAO Phraseology
1.1

Your callsign is BigJet12AN. What is the correct way to refer

to yourself on the RTF?
a.
b.
c.
d.

1.2

Your assigned squawk is 2755. What is the correct way to

read this back?
a.
b.
c.
d.

1.3

Twenty Seven Fifty Five

Twenty Seven Double Five
Two Seven Double Five
Two Seven Five Five

One
One
One
One

One
One
One
One

Nine
Nine
Nine
Nine

point Zero Five

Decimal Zero Five
point Zero Five Zero
Decimal Zero Five Zero

You are instructed to contact frequency 126.950. What is the

correct way to read this back?
a.
b.
c.
d.

1.5

Squawk
Squawk
Squawk
Squawk

You are instructed to contact frequency 119.050. What is the

correct way to read this back?
a.
b.
c.
d.

1.4

Big Jet One Two Alpha November

Big Jet Twelve Alpha November
One Two Alpha November
Big Jet Alpha November

One
One
One
One

Twenty Six ninety Five

Two Six Decimal Nine Five Zero
Two Six Decimal Nine Five
Two Six point Nine Five Zero

Which of the following are permitted ways to abbreviate your

callsign?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

GBFRM to G-RM
BigJet640 to 640
N753DA to N3DA
Gulfstream GABCD to Gulfstream CD

a.
b.

i, ii, iii
i, ii, iv

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c.
d.
1.6

You hear the following: All stations Wrayton Control, Colinton

VOR on test What is the correct response?
a.
b.
c.
d.

1.7

Unreadable
Readable now and then
Readable, but with difficulty
Readable

What does Readability 4 mean?

a.
b.
c.
d.

1.9

No response required
(Callsign)
Roger, (Callsign)
Roger, Colinton VOR on test, (Callsign)

What does Readability 2 mean?

a.
b.
c.
d.

1.8

i, iii, iv
ii, iii, iv

Readable now and then

Readable, but with difficulty
Readable
Perfectly readable

What phraseology should be used to indicate I have received

all of your last transmission?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Roger
Wilco
Affirm
Acknowledge

1.10 When should the phraseology confirm be used?

a.
b.
c.
d.

To request verification of your last instruction

To indicate you can comply with the last instruction
To indicate you have received and understood the last
instruction
To indicate you have received and will comply with the
last instruction

1.11 When declaring a PAN, the correct phraseology to be used is:

a.
b.
c.

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d.

PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN

1.12 The frequency has been quiet for some time so you want to
check your radio is working properly. What is the correct
phraseology?
a.
b.
c.
d.

(Unit), Radio Check (frequency)

(Callsign), (Unit), (frequency)
(Unit), (Callsign), radio check (frequency)
(Unit), (frequency), (Callsign)

1.13 You believe you are cleared to FL90 but due to uncertainty in
the cockpit, you are required to ask ATC that you have the
correct cleared level. What is the correct phraseology to be
used?
a.
b.
c.
d.

(Unit), (Callsign),
(Unit), (Callsign),
(Unit), (Callsign),
nine zero
(Unit), (Callsign),

confirm cleared flight level nine zero

confirm cleared Flight Level
confirm we are cleared to flight level
cleared flight level nine zero?

1.14 Which of the following responses are standard phraseology

when asked by ATC, Fastair345, confirm eight point three
three?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Fastair345,
Fastair345,
Fastair345,
Fastair345,
exempted

a.
b.
c.
d.

i, ii
i, iv
ii, iii
ii, iv

affirm, eight point three three

roger, eight point three three
wilco, eight point three three exempted
negative, eight point three three

1.15 When a controller suspects that an aircraft is able to receive

but not transmit messages the radar may be used to confirm
that the pilot has received instructions. Which if any of the
following instructions may be used by Air Traffic Control to
attempt to establish communication?
i.

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ii.
iii.

Fastair210, if you read Wrayton squawk ident

Fastair210, if you read Wrayton squawk 7600

a.
b.
c.
d.

ii and iii
ii only
i, ii and iii
i and ii

1.16 Unless making an initial call to an en-route ATS unit or

otherwise instructed, what information shall be passed on an
initial call to a new channel by a pilot flying an aircraft on its
own navigation?:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Callsign, type, route, level

Callsign, level, route
Callsign, level
Callsign only

1.17 Which of the following must be read back by a pilot?

i.
ii
iii
iv

EAT
Speed instructions
Level instructions
Runway in use

a.
b.
c.
d.

i, ii, iii
i, iii, iv
ii, iii, iv
all of the above

1.18 Which of the following must be read back by a pilot?

i
ii
iii
iv

Airways or route clearances

SSR operating instructions
Weather including cloud base
Taxi instructions

a.
b.
c.
d.

i, ii, iii
i, ii, iv
i, iii, iv
all of the above

1.19 You have previously declared a PAN but the situation has
been resolved. How should you inform ATC?
a.

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b.
c.
d.

(Unit) (Callsign), resuming normal operations

(Unit) (Callsign), no longer in emergency
(Unit) (Callsign), PAN disregard

1.20 When altitude 3500 feet is given as part of a descent

instruction, what is the correct read back?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Descend
Descend
Descend
Descend

to altitude three thousand five hundred feet

altitude three thousand five hundred feet
to three five zero zero feet
three five zero zero feet

1.21 Which of the following must be included in a read back to

ATC?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Pressure Setting
Runway
Level
Distance from Touchdown

a.
b.
c.
d.

i, ii, iii
i, ii, iv
i, iii, iv
All of the above

1.22 What would be the correct read back of the frequency

118.875?
a.
b.
c.
d.

One
One
One
One

one eight decimal eight seven five

one eight decimal eight seven
eighteen eighty seven five
eighteen eighty seven

1.23 When cleared for a visual approach to runway 33R at an

airfield, what is the correct response?
a.
b.
c.
d.

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Cleared visual approach, (Callsign)
Cleared visual approach runway 33, (Callsign)
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Section 2 Airport Environment ICAO Phraseology
2.1

You are issued the following clearance: LittleJet234 cleared

to Kennington, Wicken 3 delta departure, squawk 2755.
During your read back you make an error. Which, if either, of
the following is used to make a correction?
i.
ii
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.2

2.3

i.
ii.
Both
Neither

Which elements of an ATC route clearance are a mandatory

read back?
i
ii
iii
iv

SID
Squawk
Altimeter setting
Callsign

a.
b.
c.
d.

i, ii, iii
i, ii, iv
i, iii, iv
all of the above

On departure when can you change frequency?

a.
b.
c.
d.

2.4

Cleared to Kennington, Wicken 3 echo, correction

Wicken 3 Delta departure squawk 2755
Cleared to Kennington Wicken 3 echo, correction delta
departure, squawk 2755

Gear up
Passing alt 2000ft
When instructed
When convenient

When taxiing at an aerodrome you receive the taxi instruction

BigJet123, taxi holding point E2. What must you do at E2?
a.
b.
c.
d.

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Stop and request onward taxi
Stop, give way to other traffic then continue on your
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2.5

You are given the following instruction: BigJet445, via

holding point A1, line up and wait runway 26, one aircraft to
depart before you from intersection holding point A2. What is
the correct read back?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.6

When you receive a conditional clearance, in what order must

it be read back?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.7

(Callsign),
(Callsign),
(Callsign),
(Callsign),

abandoning take-off
stopping
aborting
take off cancelled

It has become necessary for you to execute a missed

approach. How do you inform the tower?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.9

Instruction, condition, identification of subject of the

condition, callsign
Condition, identification of subject of the condition,
callsign
Condition, identification of subject of the condition,
instruction, callsign
It doesnt matter as long as all the elements are in.

If it becomes necessary to abandon your take-off roll, what

phraseology should you use to inform the tower?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.8

Via holding point A1 line up and wait runway 26,

number two for departure, BigJet445
After the departing aircraft from A2 line up and wait via
A1 runway 26, BigJet 445
Via holding point A1, line up and wait runway 26,
Bigjet445
After the departing aircraft from A2, line up and wait
runway 26, Bigjet445

There is no need to inform the tower as they will be

watching us
(Callsign), missed approach
(Callsign), going around
(Callsign), negative landing

Youre on final approach when the tower controller issues you

the instruction, Callsign, go around, I say again go around,
acknowledge. What acknowledgement is required?

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a.
b.
c.
d.

Roger, (Callsign)
Going around, (Callsign)
Executing missed approach, (Callsign)
Flying standard missed approach, (Callsign)

2.10 You have just landed at an airport with a discrete ground

frequency. When should you transfer to this frequency?
a.
b.
c.
d.

When vacated
At the end of the landing roll
When instructed
When convenient

2.11 Controller transmits the following to you. BigJet36, runway 25

cleared to land. RVR 800, 900, 850, surface wind 270, 3.
What is your response?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Roger, BigJet36
Runway 25, cleared to land, BigJet36
Cleared to land runway 25, RVR copied, BigJet36
Cleared to land, RVR 800, 900, 850, BigJet36

2.12 When on final approach the tower informs you of an

unofficial observation on the runway state. What is the
meaning of this phrase?
a.
b.
c.
d.

The state was not reported by a pilot

The state has not been visually confirmed by the
controller
The reported state was not originated by an inspection
from the Aerodrome Authority
The controller has not had time to update the ATIS

2.13. Which of the following information from a departure ATIS

must pilots acknowledge receipt of?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

ATIS letter
Visibility
QNH
Temperature

a.
b.
c.
d.

i, ii
i, iii
ii, iii
iii, iv

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2.14. At an aerodrome you are issued with the following clearance:
LittleJet244, after the BigJet 747 coming from your left, taxi
via Alpha and Bravo holding point B1, runway 14. Which, if
either, of the following is a correct read back?
i.
ii.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.15

i
ii
Both
Neither

At an aerodrome you are issued with the following clearance:

BigJet15, after the landing 757, 2 mile final, via B1, line up
and wait runway 14. Which, if either, of the following is a
correct read back?
i.
ii.

a.
b.
c.
d.
2.16

After the 747 from the left, hold B1, runway 14,
LittleJet244
Give way, then taxi Alpha and Bravo, hold B1, runway
14, LittleJet244

After the landing 757, via B1, line up and wait runway
14, BigJet15.
After the 757, via B1, line up and wait runway 14,
BigJet15.
i
ii
Both
Neither

As BigJet15 you are requested by Tower to Report ready for

departure. Which of the following are acceptable responses?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Roger, BigJet15
Wilco, BigJet15
Ready for departure, BigJet15
We will report ready, BigJet15

a.
b.
c.
d.

i. and iii
ii. and iii
ii. and iv
iii. and iv

2.17 After receiving a line up and subsequent take-off clearance

you are instructed by Tower, (Callsign), take off immediately

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or vacate the runway. Which of the following are acceptable
responses?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Roger, (Callsign)
Wilco, (Callsign)
Taking off, (Callsign)
Vacating at B, (Callsign)

a)
b)
c)
d)

i. and ii
i. and iii
ii. and iii
iii. and iv

2.18 On final approach you receive the transmission, (Callsign),

runway 28, land after the Boeing 737, surface wind calm.
What is the correct meaning of this phraseology?
a)
b)
c)

d)

The controller has assessed the separation and is

satisfied that the preceding landing aircraft will have
vacated the runway before you touchdown.
You are permitted to touch down only once the
preceding landing aircraft has vacated.
You are permitted to touch down before the preceding
landing aircraft which has landed has vacated the
runway and the controller is satisfied with the
separation.
You are permitted to touch down before the preceding
landing aircraft which has landed has vacated the
runway and you are responsible for ensuring adequate
separation.

2.19 Essential Aerodrome Information is information regarding the

manoeuvring area and its associated facilities which is
necessary to ensure the safe operation of aircraft. Which of
the following constitute Essential Aerodrome Information?

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

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alpha
Caution, taxiway centre line lighting unserviceable
Caution, large flock of birds north of runway 14 near
centre taxiway
Message from aerodrome authority, fire and rescue
services reduced. The aerodrome can only accept
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a)
b)
c)
d)

i, ii and iii
i, iii and iv
ii, iii and iv
All of the above

2.20 Which of the following is the use of the word Cleared

restricted to?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Airways clearances
Departure and approach instructions
Line up clearances
Take off and landing clearances

a.
b.
c.
d.

i, ii and iii
i, ii and iv
i, iii and iv
ii, iii and iv

2.21 Which of the following, if either, is a correct definition of the

phrase Straight ahead?
i.
ii.
a.
b.
c.
d.

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extended runway centreline
When given in missed approach procedures means:
continue on final approach track
i
ii
Both
Neither

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Section 3 Radar Environment ICAO Phraseology

3.1

You are instructed to report leaving a level. When should you

inform ATC that you have left an assigned level?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3.2

You are maintaining FL350 and you receive the instruction,

Fastair123 expect FL200 level by TOBID, when ready
descend FL250. Which course of action is correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3.3

Maintain FL350
Maintain FL350
Maintain FL350
descend FL250
Maintain FL350
descend FL200

and when ready descend FL200

until told to descend FL200
until reaching top of descent and
until reaching top of descent and

Fastair123 is at FL140, cleared when ready to FL80. It is

transferred to the next ATC Channel, Wrayton Control, still
maintaining its previously assigned level. Which of the
following is the correct initial call?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3.4

Only when the aircrafts altimeter indicates that the

aircraft has actually departed from that level and is
maintaining a positive rate of climb or descent
As soon as the aircrafts altimeter indicates that the
aircraft has actually departed from that level
Only when the aircrafts altimeter indicates that the
aircraft has actually departed from that level and is
expected to continue in the required direction
Prior to the aircraft vacating the previously assigned
level

Wrayton Control, Fastair123, cleared FL80

Wrayton Control, Fastair123, FL140 cleared FL80
Wrayton Control, Fastair123, cleared FL80, presently
maintaining FL140
Wrayton Control, Fastair123

Fastair985 was at FL380 and is now passing FL345

descending FL280. It is transferred to the next ATC Channel,
Wrayton Control, whilst in the descent. What is the correct
initial call?
a.

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b.
c.
d.
3.5

You receive the following clearance: Fastair345 descend

FL120, cross Colinton FL170 or above. What is the correct
response?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3.6

b.
c.
d.

Contact Kennington Approach one one nine decimal

seven five zero, Fastair345
Fastair345 contacting Kennington Approach one one
nine seven five zero.
One one nine decimal seven five zero, three four five
Contact Kennington Approach one nineteen seventy
five Fastair345

You are level at FL80 heading 320 degrees and are instructed
Fastair345, report your heading to Wrayton Control, one one
nine decimal seven five zero. What is the correct
phraseology to be used on your initial call to the next
frequency?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3.8

Cross Colinton FL170 or above descending FL120,

Fastair345
Descend FL120, cross Colinton FL170 or above,
Fastair345
Descend to FL120 to cross Colinton FL170 or above,
Fastair345
Fastair345, descending FL120 cross Colinton FL170 or
above

You receive the following instruction: Fastair345, contact

Kennington Approach 119.750. What is the correct response?
a.

3.7

Wrayton Control, Fastair985, descending FL280 out of

FL345
Wrayton Control, Fastair985, passing FL345
Wrayton Control, Fastair985, descending FL280

Wrayton Control, Fastair345,

Wrayton Control, Fastair345,
Wrayton Control, Fastair345,
Wrayton Control, Fastair345,
maintaining FL80

heading
heading
heading
heading

320
320 degrees
320, level 80
320 degrees,

You have departed an airfield on a SID that stops at 6000ft

and the tower has instructed you to contact the next
frequency. What is the correct phraseology to be used on your
initial call to that frequency?

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a.
b.
c.
d.

3.9

(Unit), (Callsign), (SID, passing altitude three

thousand feet, climbing to altitude six thousand feet
(Unit), (Callsign), passing three thousand feet,
climbing to six thousand feet, (SID).
(Unit) (Callsign), passing altitude three thousand feet
climbing altitude six thousand feet
(Unit), (Callsign), (SID), climbing to six thousand feet

You are given the following instruction: Fastair345 descend

FL90, expedite until passing FL110. What is the correct
response?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Descend FL90, expedite until passing FL110,

Fastair345
Descend FL90, expedite through FL110, Fastair345
Expediting through FL110, to FL90, Fastair345
Expediting down to FL90, until passing FL110,
Fastair345

3.10 On receiving the instruction Fastair345 continue present

heading and report the heading, what is the correct
response?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Heading 320 degrees, Fastair345

Continue heading 320, Fastair345
Heading 320, Fastair345
Continue heading 320 degrees, Fastair345

3.11 What is the correct response to the instruction Fastair345,

when ready descend FL100?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Descending when ready FL100, Fastair345

When ready descend FL100, Fastair345
When ready descending FL100, Fastair345
Descend FL100 when ready, Fastair345

3.12 Fastair123 is level FL250 and checks onto a new frequency.

On first contact he reports Wrayton Control, Fastair123,
FL250 heading 250 degrees. He gets the following response.
Fastair123, roger, maintain FL200. What should his
response be?
a.
b.

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c.
d.

Confirm descend FL200, Fastair123

Confirm 200, Fastair123

3.13 Unless making an initial call to an en-route ATS unit or

otherwise instructed, what information shall be passed on an
initial call to a new channel by a pilot flying an aircraft on a
radar heading:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Callsign, type, level, heading

Callsign, level, heading
Callsign, heading
Callsign only

3.14 Fastair345 has been instructed by ATC to fly heading 275. It

is presently at FL360 and has been cleared to FL280. When it
is transferred to another ATC Channel, still at its previously
assigned level, which of the following would be the correct
initial call?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Wrayton Control,
heading 275
Wrayton Control,
presently FL360
Wrayton Control,
heading 275
Wrayton Control,

Fastair345, B777-300, cleared FL280,

Fastair345, cleared flight level 280,
Fastair345, FL360 cleared FL280,
Fastair345, heading 275, FL360

3.15 You are flying an instrument departure. What is the correct

information to pass on first contact with the en-route ATS
unit?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Callsign,
level
Callsign,
Callsign,
Callsign,

SID, type, current or passing level, initial climb

SID, current or passing level, initial climb level
type, SID, initial climb level
SID, current or passing level

3.16 Fastair125 is passing FL308 descending FL270. He makes the

following transmission as his initial call: Wrayton Control,
Fastair125, passing FL308 toward SASKI, rate 2500ft per
minute
What information has been omitted from the call?
a.
b.
c.

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Cleared level, type and destination
Cleared level and type

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d.

Cleared level

3.17 You receive the following transmission: Fastair345, delaying

action. Make a 360 turn left. What is the correct response?
a.
b
c
d
3.18

Wilco, Fastair345
Left three six zero, Fastair345
Three sixty turn left, Fastair345
Three six zero turn left, Fastair345

Which, if either, of the following, is acceptable phraseology

for informing ATC of a TCAS (or ACAS) manoeuvre?
i
ii

(Callsign), TCAS RA
(Callsign), Clear of conflict, (assigned clearance)
resumed

a.
b.
c.
d.

i.
ii.
Both
Neither

3.19 Shortly after departing a UK aerodrome you receive the

instruction, BigJet202, Stourton Approach, continue heading
040 degrees until passing FL70, then route direct Wicken.
Which of the following is a correct read back?
a.
b.
c
d

Wilco, BigJet202.
Direct Wicken after passing FL70, BigJet202.
040 until passing 70 then direct Wicken, BigJet202.
Heading 040 degrees until passing FL70, then direct
Wicken, BigJet202.

3.20 You receive the transmission, (Callsign), expect ILS

approach, runway 28, QNH 1011. Which of the elements of
this are a mandatory read back?
a.
b.
c.
d.

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Callsign only.
QNH 1011 and Callsign.
Runway 28, QNH 1011 and Callsign.
ILS, Runway 28, QNH 1011 and Callsign.

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3.21 You receive the transmission, (Callsign), this will be a
surveillance radar approach terminating at half a mile from
touchdown. Check your minima, step down fixes and missed
approach point. Which of the following is the minimum
required read back?
a.
b.
c.
d.

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Wilco, (Callsign)
Surveillance radar approach (or just SRA), (Callsign)
SRA terminates at half a mile, Wilco, (Callsign)

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Section 4 Phraseology Specific to the UK

4.2

You are instructed Biggjet123 climb FL300, what is the

correct readback?
a.
b.
c.
d.

4.3

Callsign only
Callsign and aircraft type
Callsign, aircraft type and Flight Level
Callsign and full flight details

Proceed with your message

Standing by for message
Pass your message
Ready to receive

The UK phrase pass your message is used instead of which

ICAO phraseology?
a.
b.
c.
d.

4.7

to Flight Level two hundred Bigjet 123

Flight Level two hundred Bigjet 123
to Flight Level two zero zero Bigjet 123
Flight Level two zero zero Bigjet 123

Which phrase is used in the UK instead of Go Ahead?

a.
b.
c.
d.

4.6

Descend
Descend
Descend
Descend

The controller instructs you Bigjet 123 freecall Kennington

Radar on 123.456. On first contact with Kennington Radar
what details should you pass?
a.
b.
c.
d.

4.5

to Flight Level three hundred Bigjet 123

Flight Level three hundred Bigjet 123
to Flight Level three zero zero Bigjet 123
Flight Level three zero zero Bigjet 123

You are instructed Biggjet123 descend FL200, what is the

correct readback?
a.
b.
c.
d.

4.4

Climb
Climb
Climb
Climb

Go Ahead
Proceed
Ready to receive
Standing by

Which words in the UK are used instead of recleared?

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4.8

4.9

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Climb
Descend
Correction
Maintain

a.
b.
c.
d.

i, ii
iii, iv
all of the above
ii, iii

Which of the following ICAO phraseologies are not used in the

UK?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Recleared
Go Ahead
Hectopascal
Behind

a.
b.
c.
d.

i, ii, iii
i, iii, iv
ii, iii, iv
All the above

Which of the following ICAO phraseologies are not used in the

UK?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Proceed
Go Ahead
Recleared
Behind

a.
b.
c.
d.

i, ii, iii
i, iii, iv
ii, iii, iv
All the above

4.10 When given the instruction When established on localiser,

descend on ILS (QNH) what are your responsibilities
regarding speed control and descent once established?
a.
b.
c.
d.

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Fly the last assigned speed and

Fly the last assigned speed and
Reduce to final approach speed
Reduce to final approach speed
ready

descend on the ILS

descend when ready
and descend on the ILS
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4.11 You are given a closing heading onto the ILS and told to
report established. When can you start your descent?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Once
Once
Once
Once

you
you
you
you

intercept the glide path

are established on the localiser
are instructed to descend
have reported established

4.13 The aircraft you are flying is non RVSM equipped; who do you
have to tell?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Each station on first contact

First contact with the tower controller on departure only
First contact with radar controller after departure only
No one, ATC have this information already

4.14 When issuing a conditional line up clearance for which of the

following reasons is the word after used instead of behind
in the UK,.
a.
b.
c.
d.

It describes more clearly sequential following rather

than further back
To avoid confusion where multiple entry points to the
runway are in use
The word behind can falsely convey a sense of
urgency e.g. line up runway two nine right behind.
All of the above

4.15 In the UK which of the following phrases are used in addition

to standard ICAO phraseology.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Land after the (aircraft type)

Land at your discretion
Take off at your discretion
All off the above

4.16 In the UK when you hear out what response is expected

a.
b.
c.
d.

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A full readback
No response
Roger, Callsign
Callsign

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4.18 What frequency is available for inter pilot air to air
communication in the UK?
a.
b.
c.
d.

123.450 VHF
121.500 VHF
243.000 UHF
A frequency is not provided

4.19 You have been instructed to climb FL200 and turn left onto a
heading of 200 degrees. Which of the following is the correct
response?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Climb flight level two zero zero, turn left heading two
zero zero (Callsign)
Climb flight level two hundred, turn left heading two
hundred (Callsign)
Climb flight level two hundred, turn left heading two
zero zero (Callsign)
Climb flight level two hundred, turn left heading two
zero zero degrees (Callsign)

4.20 When FL100 is given as part of a descent instruction, what is

the correct read back?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Descend
Descend
Descend
Descend

Flight Level one hundred

to Flight Level one hundred
Flight Level one zero zero
to Flight Level one zero zero

4.21 In the UK, there is an approach ban which states that a pilot
may not continue an instrument approach below 1000 feet
above the aerodrome if the reported RVR (or visibility if no
RVR reporting) is below the lowest permitted value specified
for that approach.
What is the correct phraseology for this RVR/Visibility?
a.
b.
c.
d.

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Absolute minimum
Fog limit
Critical visibility
Decision RVR

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