• Part 2 – Interacting as a pilot

Part Two: “Interacting as a Pilot”. In this part, you have to interact with the Air
Traffic Control in five different situations. You may ask the controller to repeat each
recording once. After listening to the controller, you should interact as the pilot. All
information is important. You may take notes if you wish. You are the pilot of a twin-
engined aircraft. Your call sign is ANAC 123.
Are the instructions clear?
Yes, they are clear.
SITUATION 1: You are approaching Miami for landing on a visual flight. You requested
descent to the controller. Listen to Miami tower and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, descend to 4500 feet, altimeter setting 1018,

expect runway 12 for landing. Report 5 miles from Miami.

YOUR ANSWER: Descend to 4500 feet, altimeter setting 1018, expect runway
12 for landing, report 5 miles from Miami, ANAC123.

Now, I want you to report to the ATC that you are 5 miles from Miami. Then, interact
appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Miami tower, ANAC123, I am 5 miles from Miami.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you are 5 miles from Miami. Turn
left and join the downwind leg of runway 12, you are number two for landing.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I am 5 miles from Miami. Turn left and join the
downwind leg of runway 12, I am number one for landing, ANAC123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I was 5 miles from Miami. Then,
the ATC told me to turn left and join the downwind leg of runway 12, and I
was number one for landing.
SITUATION 2: You are climbing out from Rio de Janeiro to perform a short flight. You
requested to continue climb. Listen to Rio departure and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, climb to flight level 110, report passing flight level 080,
intercept radial 320 of Macaé VOR. Report established on radial 320.

YOUR ANSWER: Climb to flight level 110, report passing flight level 080,
intercept radial 320 of the VOR. Report established on radial 320,
ANAC123.

Now imagine that this situation occurred during your climb. (nose baggage door/forward
baggage compartment) Inform Rio that your intention is to return to land at Santos Dumont.
Then interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Rio departure, ANAC123, My
nose baggage door is open, I request priority to land at Santos Dumont.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, did you say you lost your main door? Descend
to flight level 060 and fly heading Macaé VOR for ADA 1A arrival for runway 02
right.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, my nose baggage door is open. Descend to flight

level 060 and fly heading the VOR for the arrival for runway 02 right,
ANAC123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I lost my main door. Then, the
ATC told me to descend to flight level 060 and fly heading the VOR for the
arrival for runway 02 right.
SITUATION 3: You are approaching to land at Heathrow airport. The approach control is
vectoring you. Listen to Heathrow approach and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, descend to 8000 feet, fly heading 280 for
spacing, QNH 1019. Expect ILS Yankee for runway 27 left.

YOUR ANSWER: Descend to 8000 feet, fly heading 280 for spacing, QNH 1019, expect ILS
Yankee for runway 27 left, ANAC 123.

Imagine that the controller asked you to perform holdings for 15 minutes, but now you
are experiencing a fuel shortage. Ask him for priority landing. Then, interact
appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Heathrow approach, ANAC 123, we are
experiencing a fuel shortage. We request priority landing.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you are running low on fuel. You have
priority for landing. Expect vectors for a straight in final to intercept ILS Yankee
for runway 27 left. Proceed direct to Bristol VOR and descend to 5000 feet.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I am running low on fuel. I have priority for landing. Expect
vectors for a straight in final to intercept ILS Yankee for runway 27 left. Proceed direct to the
VOR and descend to 5000 feet.
What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I was running low on fuel, then the ATC told me
that I had priority for landing, expect vectors for a straight in final to intercept ILS Yankee for
runway 27 left, proceed direct to the VOR and descend to 5000 feet.
SITUATION 4: You are at Dubai airport. You requested taxi instructions. Listen to Dubai
ground and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, taxi via taxiways Bravo, Juliet 1 and Kilo to the
holding point of runway 12 right. When ready monitor Dubai tower on frequency
118,35.

YOUR ANSWER: Taxi via taxiways Bravo, Juliet 1 and Kilo to the holding point of runway 12
right. When ready monitor tower on frequency 118,35, ANAC 123.

Now, imagine that you took off from Dubai runway 12 right, however your annunciator
lights indicated that a door is open and you realize you are losing pressure. Inform this
to the controller and ask for holdings to dump fuel because you are above the maximum
landing weight. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Dubai ground, ANAC 123. I have an open door
and I am losing pressure. I request holdings to dump fuel.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, squawk 7700 and maintain holdings 5 miles

north of Dubai airport. Confirm if you are depressurizing.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I am depressurizing. Squawk 7700 and maintain holdings 5 miles
north of the airport, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I was depressurizing, then the ATC told me to
squawk 7700 and maintain holdings 5 miles north of the airport.
SITUATION 5: You are at Salvador airport in contact with Salvador ground. You are going
to listen to taxi instructions. Listen to Salvador ground and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared to taxi to the holding point of runway 10 via
taxiway Juliet and Bravo. Follow the Citation ahead. Report when ready on tower
frequency 118,60.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared to taxi to the holding point of runway 10 via taxiway Juliet and Bravo.
Follow the Citation ahead. Report when ready on tower frequency 118,60, ANAC 123.

Imagine that you saw this situation when you were

taxiing next to Bravo. Tell the controller you need to
stop and ask for assistance.

YOUR ANSWER: Salvador ground, ANAC 123, there is a

dog near taxiway Bravo. I request to maintain position for
assistance.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm there is a dog next to taxiway Bravo. Hold at
your position, we will send ground assistance.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, there is a dog next to taxiway Bravo. Hold at my present position,
wait for assistance, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if there was a dog next to taxiway Bravo, then the
ATC told me to hold at my present position and wait for assistance. (or they would send me
ground assistance).
SITUATION 6: You are at Galeão airport. You are lined up on the runway waiting for
departure clearance. Listen to Galeão tower and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared for takeoff, runway 10, calm wind, after airborne
turn left, climb restricted to flight level 070. After passing 2000 feet contact
departure on frequency 132,25.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared for takeoff, runway 10, calm wind, after airborne turn left, climb
restricted to flight level 070. After passing 2000 feet contact departure on frequency 132,25,
ANAC 123.

Now, suppose that this situation happened to you after takeoff. Ask
the controller to return, then interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Galeão Tower, ANAC 123, I
have a cracked windshield, I request to return.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you have a cracked windshield. You have
priority for landing on runway 10. Turn left heading 280 to join the downwind leg
for runway 10 and maintain 3000 feet.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I have a cracked windshield. I have priority for landing on runway
10. Turn left and fly heading 280 to join the downwind leg for runway 10 and maintain 3000 feet.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a cracked windshield. Then, the ATC told me
that I had priority for landing on runway 10, turn left and fly heading 280 to join the downwind
leg for runway 10 and maintain 3000 feet.
SITUATION 7: You requested to cross runway 15 at Washington airport to proceed to the
holding point. Listen to Washington tower and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cross runway 15 and taxi via Juliet to the
holding point of runway 6 left. Expect 20 minutes for departure clearance due to
snowstorm. Caution work in progress on the grass margin.

YOUR ANSWER: Cross runway 15 and taxi via Juliet to the holding point of runway 6 left.
Expect 20 minutes for departure clearance due to snowstorm. Caution work in progress on the
grass margin.

Now I want you to inform the controller that you are unable to depart because you are
below your minimum fuel required, so you need to return to the gate for refueling. Then
interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Washington tower, ANAC 123, I am unable to depart because I am below the
minimum fuel required. I request to return to the gate.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm if you are experiencing a fuel leak. Taxi
approved via Juliet then right at Sierra two to apron 1.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I am unable to depart because I am below the minimum fuel
required. Taxi approved via Juliet then right at Sierra two to apron 1.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I was experiencing a fuel leak. Then the ATC told
me to taxi via Juliet then right at Sierra two to apron 1.
SITUATION 8: You are preparing for departure from Malta. You requested taxi clearance.
Listen to Malta ground and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared to taxi via taxiway bravo one, bravo two
until holding point of runway 17 right. Give way to the Airbus A380 on taxiway
Bravo 2. Expect 20 minutes delay due to terminal traffic. QNH 1007.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared to taxi via taxiway bravo one, bravo two until holding point of runway
17 right. Give way to the Airbus A380 on taxiway Bravo 2. Expect 20 minutes delay due to
terminal traffic, QNH 1007, ANAC 123.

Imagine that the Airbus in front of you is leaking some kind of fluid from the landing gear
compartment. Report this to the controller, then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Malta ground, ANAC 123, the Airbus in front of me is leaking fluid from the
landing gear compartment.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, did you say there is a fluid leak from your gear?
Hold at your present position, we will send assistance.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, the fluid is leaking from the landing gear compartment of the Airbus
in front of me, ANAC 123. Hold at my position and wait for assistance, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I was leaking fluid from my landing gear. Then, the
ATC told me to hold at my present position and wait for assistance. (or they would send me
assistance).
SITUATION 9: You are approaching Istanbul airport on final approach. Listen to Istanbul
tower and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, radar contact, squawk ident, descend to 7000

feet on your current heading, altimeter setting 3002, expect RNAV for runway 31.

YOUR ANSWER: Radar contact, squawk ident, descend to 7000 feet on out current heading,
altimeter setting 3002, expect RNAV for runway 31, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to imagine that during descent you observed this
object at your 1 o’clock position. Inform the situation to the
controller and request to deviate. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER:
Istanbul tower, ANAC 123, there is a hot air balloon at my 1 o’clock
position. I request to deviate to the left.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, did you report a balloon at your 3 o’clock

position? Turn left heading 210.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, there is a hot air balloon at my 1 o’clock position. Turn left heading
210, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if there was a balloon at my 3 o’clock position. Then
the ATC told me to turn left heading 210.
SITUATION 10: You were handed over to Bogotá departure and you are climbing. Listen
to Bogotá departure and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, squawk 3457 and ident, climb to flight level 230
via ASTEK 1A departure, inform passing flight level 140.

YOUR ANSWER: Squawk 3457 and ident, climb to flight level 230 via the departure, inform
passing flight level 140, ANAC 123.

Now imagine that you had this problem that I will show you in the picture during climb
(failure/fault/malfunction/Inoperative) and you will not be able to continue the departure
profile. Ask Bogotá departure for vectors to continue climbing, then interact
appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Bogotá departure, ANAC 123, we have a loss of the GPS navigation, we
request vectors to continue climbing.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you had an EGPWS malfunction. For vectors to
continue climbing, fly heading 285 restricted to flight level 200.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I have a loss of the GPS navigation. For vectors to continue
climbing, fly heading 285 restricted to flight level 200.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had an EGPWS malfunction. Then, the ATC told
me to fly heading 285 restricted to flight level 200.
SITUATION 11: You are descending to Bristol airport. You requested descent. Listen to
Bristol approach and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, descend to flight level 110, fly heading AFT
VOR for holdings. Expect 20 minutes of holdings over AFT VOR. Reduce
speed to 230 knots.

YOUR ANSWER: Descend to flight level 110, fly heading the VOR for holdings. Expect 20
minutes of holdings over the VOR. Reduce speed to 230 knots, ANAC 123.

Now, imagine that the 20 minutes passed, and the ATC didn’t clear you from the
holdings. Inform the controller you are able to perform only 15 minutes of holdings.

YOUR ANSWER: Bristol approach, ANAC 123, I am able to perform only 15 minutes of
holdings. I request priority landing.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you have 50 minutes of fuel

remaining. Descend to 7000, QNH 1016, expect ILS Yankee for runway 05.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I have 15 minutes of fuel remaining. Descend to 7000, QNH 1016,
expect ILS Yankee for runway 05.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had 50 minutes of fuel remaining. Then, the ATC
told me to descend to 7000, QNH 1016 and expect ILS Yankee for runway 05.
SITUATION 12: You are approaching Dubai. Dubai tower is assisting you for a visual
landing. Listen to Dubai tower and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, squawk ident, descend to 3000 feet, expect 5

minutes for 1200 feet, altimeter setting 1013, number two for landing.

YOUR ANSWER: Squawk ident, descend to 3000 feet, expect 5 minutes for 1200 feet,
altimeter setting 1013, number two for landing, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to report that you had a hydraulic problem and your nose wheel steering
is inoperative. Inform the controller that you need to stop on the runway and you need a
tow truck to assist you.

YOUR ANSWER: Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Dubai tower, ANAC 123. I had a hydraulic
problem and my nose wheel steering is inoperative. I request to stop on the runway and a tow
truck to assist me, ANAC 123.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you had a wind shear on short final?

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I had a hydraulic problem. Mu nose wheel steering is inoperative,
ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a windshear on short final.
SITUATION 13: In this situation you en route to New York. Due to your weight, you are
unable to climb above flight level 350, and flying below flight level 300 can affect your
endurance. Listen to Newark center and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, squawk ident, maintain flight level 350. Caution
severe ice reported 50 miles ahead on your route between flight level 280 and
410. Adjust speed to Mach point 76.

YOUR ANSWER: Squawk ident, maintain flight level 350, caution severe ice reported 50 miles
ahead on my route between flight level 280 and 410. Adjust speed to Mach point 76, ANAC
123.

Now, imagine that you are flying in icing conditions, and your anti-icing system is
working intermittently, ask the controller to descend to flight level 200 and divert to
Philadelphia airport. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Newark center, ANAC 123, my anti-icing system is not working correctly, I
request to descend to flight level 200 and divert to Philadelphia.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you intend to proceed to New

York, confirm. Descend to flight level 200.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I request to divert to Philadelphia. Descend to flight level 200,
ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I intended to proceed to New York, then the ATC
told me to descend to flight level 200.
SITUATION 14: In this situation you are approaching to land at Milan airport. Listen to
Milan tower and readback.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared to land, runway 08 right, wind 010

degrees at 12 knots, gusting 22. Plan your landing to backtrack at the opposite
threshold.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared to land, runway 08, wind 010 degrees at 12 knots, gusting 22. Plan
my landing to backtrack at the opposite threshold.

Now I want you to report that during backtrack after

your landing this situation occurred (jammed/got stuck).
Say your intentions then interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Milan tower, ANAC 123, during

backtrack my nose gear got stuck on the soft ground. I
request assistance.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm your gear got stuck on the soft ground
during backtrack? Maintain your present position, we will provide you assistance.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, my gear got stuck on the soft ground during backtrack. Maintain
the present position, wait for assistance, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if my gear got stuck on the soft ground during
backtrack. Then, the ATC told me to maintain the present position and wait for assistance.
SITUATION 15: In this situation you are approaching Galeão Airport and the ATC handed
you off to Galeão Tower for landing clearance. Listen to Galeão and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared to land, runway 33, wind 290 degrees
at 12 knots.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared to land, runway 22, wind 290 degrees at 12 knots, ANAC 123.

On short final you had to initiate a go-around because of this situation shown in the
picture. Inform this to the air traffic controller and ask him for vectors to return.

YOUR ANSWER: Galeão tower, ANAC 123, I had to start a go-around because of a runway
incursion. There is a vehicle on the runway.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm if you had to go around due to a vehicle

on the runway. Follow the missed approach procedure restricted to 4000 feet
due to traffic.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I had to go around due to a vehicle on the runway. Follow the
missed approach procedure restricted to 4000 feet due to traffic, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had to go-around due to a vehicle on the runway.
Then, the ATC told me to follow the missed approach procedure restricted to 4000 feet due to
traffic.
SITUATION 16: You have just started taxi and you are taxiing to the holding point of
Dubai’s runway 22 right for departure. You are going to give way to an aircraft. Listen to
Dubai ground and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, you are number 2 on the queue, give way to a
Boeing 737 that will overtake you on your right. After that follow him until the
holding point of runway 22 right. When ready call Dubai tower on 118,95.

YOUR ANSWER: I am number 2 on the queue, give way to a Boeing 737 that will overtake me
on my right. After that follow him until the holding point of runway 22 right. When ready call
Dubai tower on 118,95, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to report to the ATC that you had fire in the wheel well and you need to
stop at your present position to run the checklists. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Dubai ground, ANAC 123 I have a fire in the
wheel well, I request to stop at my present position to run the checklists, also fire services.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm if you have fire in the cargo hold? Hold
at your position and wait for assistance.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I have fire in the wheel well. Hold at my present position and wait
for assistance, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had fire in the cargo hold. Then, the ATC told me
to hold at my present position and wait for assistance.
SITUATION 17: You are approaching to land at Atlanta airport. You were handed over to
Atlanta approach, listen to the controller and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, expect runway 15 right, runway 15 left is

closed. Expect ILS approach for runway 15 right.

YOUR ANSWER: Expect runway 15 right, runway 15 left is closed. Expect ILS approach for
runway 15 right, ANAC 123.

Imagine that the glide slope got unserviceable, so the controller offered you a visual
approach, as you are unfamiliar with the airport, ask him to perform the RNAV approach
to runway 15. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Atlanta approach, ANAC 123, I request RNAV approach to runway 15
because I am unfamiliar with the airport.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you have a technical problem on

board? Cleared for RNAV approach for runway 15, report when you are visual
with the runway.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I just request RNAV approach to runway 15 because I am

unfamiliar with the airport, cleared for RNAV approach for runway 15, report when I am visual
with the runway, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a technical problem on board. Then, the ATC
told me that I was cleared for RNAV approach for runway 15 and report when I was visual with
the runway.
SITUATION 18: In this situation you are crossing Miami’s terminal. Listen to Miami
control and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, climb and maintain flight level 140, expedite
your climb and intercept course 150 of Palm Beach VOR. Report levelled off at
140.

YOUR ANSWER: Climb and maintain flight level 140, expedite my climb and intercept course
150 of the VOR. Report levelled off at flight level 140, ANAC 123.

While climbing you felt a strong smell of smoke and your stewardess reported this
situation shown in the picture. Say your intentions, then interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Miami control, ANAC 123, I have smoke in the
cabin, I request vectors to land as soon as possible.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm if you had a hydraulic problem.

Descend at discretion and for vectors to land at Miami fly heading 075 and expect
ILS Whiskey of runway 22 left.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I have smoke in the cabin. Descend at discretion and for vectors to
land at Miami fly heading 075 and expect ILS Whiskey of runway 22 left.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a hydraulic problem. Then, the ATC told me
to descend at discretion and for vectors to land at Miami fly heading 075 and expect ILS
Whiskey of runway 22 left.
SITUATION 19: In this situation you are on the ground, and you contacted the tower after
reaching the holding point as number 1 for departure. Listen to Newark tower and read
back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, maintain holding point, prepare for immediate

takeoff when you receive departure clearance. QNH 1017.

YOUR ANSWER: Maintain holding point, prepare for immediate takeoff when I receive
departure clearance, QNH 1017, ANAC 123.

When you looked outside the window you saw this

situation. Inform the air traffic controller, then
interact appropriately.
YOUR ANSWER: Newark Tower, ANAC 123, there is
a drone next to the holding point. I request assistance.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you have a drone in sight near the
holding point. Maintain your present position. Security services will be activated.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, there is a drone in sight near the holding point. Maintain my
present position. Security services will be activated.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a drone in sight near the holding point. Then,
the ATC told me to maintain the present position and security services would be provided.
SITUATION 20: You are climbing out from Belem to Manaus. Listen to Amazonic centre
and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, squawk ident, climb restricted to flight level 340
due to traffic. Traffic 12 o’clock, 30 miles, maintaining flight level 350.

YOUR ANSWER: Squawk ident, climb restricted to flight level 340 due to traffic. Traffic 12
o’clock, 30 miles, maintaining flight level 350, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to imagine that you encountered bad weather and severe turbulence.
Many passengers got injured, so you decided to return to Belem. Report this situation to
the centre. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Amazonic centre, ANAC 123, I have many passengers injured by turbulence.
I request to return to Belem.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you have injured passengers on

board. Confirm? Descend at discretion. Turn left and fly heading BE389 for
RNAV approach for runway 06.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I have many passengers injured by turbulence. Descend at

discretion, turn left and fly heading the position for RNAV approach for runway 06, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had injured passengers on board. Then, the ATC
told me to descend at discretion, turn left and fly heading the position for RNAV approach for
runway 06.
SITUATION 21: You are en route to Miami. You are going to be handed over. Listen to
Miami center and read back.

➢ Controller: C

YOUR ANSWER: Fly direct to the VOR. Change frequency to 132,70 without
initial contact, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to imagine that you started descending to land at Miami. However, during
descent, you received an indication of fire in the forward cargo hold. Say your intentions.
Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Miami center, ANAC 123, I have fire in the
forward cargo hold. I request priority landing and fire services upon landing.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm if you have a fight on board. Descend

at discretion, fly heading 275 to intercept the localizer.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I have fire in the forward cargo hold. Descend at discretion, fly
heading 275 to intercept the localizer, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a fight on board. Then, the ATC told me to
descend at discretion and fly heading 275 to intercept the localizer.
SITUATION 22: You are on the ground after landing at Maldonado airport. Listen to
Maldonado ground and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, taxi to the cargo ramp via taxiway Hotel 1,
Hotel 2 and cross runway 15. After vacating runway 15 contact ground on
frequency 121,90.

YOUR ANSWER: Taxi to the cargo ramp via taxiway Hotel 1, Hotel 2 and cross runway 15.
After vacating runway 15 contact ground on frequency 121,90, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to imagine that you saw an airplane taking off from runway 15, so you
decided to stop at the holding point of runway 15, inform this situation to the ATC. Then,
interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Maldonado ground, ANAC 123, I saw an airplane taking off from runway 15,
so I decided to stop at the holding point of runway 15.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm if you were cleared to cross runway 15.
Maintain position.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I was cleared to cross runway 15. Maintain position, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I was cleared to cross runway 15. Then, the ATC
told me to maintain position.
SITUATION 23: You are at Halifax international airport at the holding point of runway 05.
You reported that you are ready for departure. Listen to Halifax tower and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared for immediate takeoff, runway 05, wind
070 degrees at 12 knots, when passing 3000 feet contact departure on
frequency 120,70.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared for immediate takeoff, runway 05, wind 070 degrees at 12 knots,
when passing 3000 feet contact departure on frequency 120,70, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to imagine that during roll in you had to reject takeoff due to an
unreliable airspeed indication. Inform Halifax tower about the situation and inform you
need to proceed to the gate for maintenance procedures. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Halifax tower, ANAC 123, we had to reject takeoff due to an unreliable
airspeed indication. We request to proceed to the gate for maintenance procedures.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared to vacate the runway via taxiway QQ.
Confirm you intend to return to the holding point for a new departure.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, we request to proceed to the gate. Cleared to vacate the runway
via taxiway QQ, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I intended to return to the holding point for a new
departure, then the ATC told me to vacate the runway via taxiway QQ.
SITUATION 24: In this situation you are approaching to land at Dubai in contact with
Dubai approach. Listen to the controller and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, descend via DUBEX 1A arrival to 8000 feet, altimeter
setting 2992, expect 20 minutes for ILS of runway 23 left.

YOUR ANSWER: Descend via the arrival to 8000 feet, altimeter setting 2992, expect 20
minutes for ILS of runway 23 left, ANAC 123.

Now, inform that you established on the ILS,

however you encountered this situation. Say
your intentions, then interact appropriately.
(Sand storm, divert, alternate, go around)

YOUR ANSWER: Dubai approach, ANAC 123, we are established on the ILS, but there is a
sand storm ahead. We are going around.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared to land, runway 23 left. Confirm you

have the runway in sight.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, there is a sand storm ahead, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had the runway in sight, then the ATC told me
that I was cleared to land on runway 23 left.
SITUATION 25: You have just departed from Congonhas airport. Listen to Congonhas
tower and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, airborne at zero five, maintain runway heading,

climb to 6000 feet. When passing 5000 feet contact departure on frequency
120,90.

YOUR ANSWER: Airborne at zero five, maintain runway heading, climb to 6000 feet. When
passing 5000 feet contact departure on frequency 120,90, ANAC 123.

Imagine that the cabin crew contacted you before the sterile cockpit altitude because the
cabin is extremely hot. Your pressurization is working properly, and the checklists were
performed. Ask the controller to return. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Congonhas tower, ANAC 123, my cabin is extremely hot, I request to return.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you have a pressurization

problem. Descend to 6000 feet and prepare for ILS X-ray for runway 17 left.
QNH 1020.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, my cabin is extremely hot. Descend to 6000 feet and prepare for
ILS X-ray for runway 17 left. QNH 1020, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER:
The controller asked me if I had a pressurization problem. Then, the ATC told me to descend to
6000 feet and prepare for ILX X-ray for runway 17 left, QNH 1020.
SITUATION 26: You are approaching Auckland airport. Listen to Auckland tower and read
back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, continue approach to runway 15 left, wind 120

degrees at 07 knots, expect runway vacated. Caution work in progress on the
taxiways.

YOUR ANSWER: Continue approach to runway 15 left, wind 120 degrees at 07 knots, expect
runway vacated. Caution work in progress on the taxiways, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to request the controller to change the runway and land on runway 15
right due to work in progress on the taxiways because it will be closer to your company’s
ramp to perform a shorter taxi. Then interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Auckland tower, ANAC 123. I request to land on runway 15 right due to work
in progress on the taxiways.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you want to land on runway 15 left?

Expect ILS Romeo for runway 15, you are number one for landing.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I request to land on runway 15 right. Expect ILS Romeo for runway
15, I am number one for landing, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I requested to land on runway 15 right. Then, the
ATC told me to expect runway 15 and I was number one for landing.
SITUATION 27: You took off from Miami and at the moment you are climbing. Listen to
Miami departure and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, climb to five thousand feet, report crossing

radial 300 of Miami VOR, after that climb to flight level 170 without restrictions.

YOUR ANSWER: Climb to five thousand feet, report crossing radial 300 of the VOR, after that
climb to flight level 170 without restrictions.

Now I want you to report that you have an overheat of the oil temperature of the engine
number two. Say your intentions, then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Miami departure, ANAC 123, I have an overheat of the oil temperature of the
engine number two. I request priority landing.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you have an overheat of the windshield

number 2? For vectors turn left heading 100. Expect straight-in approach for
runway 05.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I have an overheat of the engine number 2. For vectors turn left
heading 100. Expect straight-in approach for runway 05, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had an overheat of the windshield 2. Then, the
ATC told me to turn left heading 100 for vectors and expect straight-in approach for runway 05.

SITUATION 28: You are approaching Vitória airport in touch with the approach control.
Listen to Vitória approach and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, fly heading 250, descend to 4000 feet, altimeter
setting 1012, adjust speed to 210 knots.

YOUR ANSWER: Fly heading 250, descend to 4000 feet, altimeter setting 1012, adjust speed
to 210 knots, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to imagine that your EGPWS is showing you a yellow colour of the
terrain. When you look outside you notice there are some hills. Ask the controller for a
different heading to avoid the terrain.

YOUR ANSWER: Vitória approach, ANAC 123, I request a different heading due to terrain on
the EGPWS.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you intend to divert to Galeão. Fly

heading 050 and climb to the minimum safe altitude.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I request a different heading to avoid the terrain, fly heading 050
and climb to the minimum safe altitude, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I intended to divert to Galeão. Then, the ATC told
me to fly heading 050 and climb to the minimum safe altitude.

SITUATION 29: You are preparing to start descending to Los Angeles. You informed that
you are at the top of descent. Listen to Los Angeles center and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, descend and maintain flight level 110. Descend
via AMBER1A arrival. Expect LNAV Yankee for runway 15 center.

YOUR ANSWER: Descend and maintain flight level 110. Descend via the arrival and expect
LNAV Yankee for runway 15 center, ANAC 123.

Imagine that during descent your engine parameters show your oil is reaching the
minimum level. You are not in an emergency yet, but ask for priority landing. Then,
interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Los Angeles center, ANAC 123, my oil is
reaching the minimum level, I request priority landing.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, Confirm your situation on board, I understood

you are declaring an emergency. You are number 1 for landing.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, my oil is reaching the minimum level. I am number 1 one landing.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I was declaring an emergency. Then, the ATC told
me that I was number one for landing.

SITUATION 30: You are enroute to Heathrow. There is a traffic jam in the terminal. Listen
to Heathrow approach and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, maintain flight level 350, prepare holdings at
Bristol VOR, right hand patterns, for 25 minutes.

YOUR ANSWER: Maintain flight level 350, prepare holdings at the VOR, right hand patterns,
for 25 minutes, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to imagine that you are experiencing severe turbulence at flight level 350,
so, you are unable to maintain the assigned flight level. Ask the controller for a lower
flight level to keep holding. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Heathrow approach, ANAC 123, due to turbulence at flight level 350 I request
a lower flight level for holding.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you are able to maintain flight

level 350 despite the turbulence. Confirm.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I am unable to maintain flight level 350 due to turbulence, ANAC
123;

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I was able to maintain flight level 350.

SITUATION 31: In this situation you are about to start taxi. You already requested taxi
clearance. Listen to Dubai ground and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared to taxi via taxiway Victor, then Juliet,
until holding point of runway 14 Left. Report when ready at the holding point
on Dubai tower frequency 118,60.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared to taxi via taxiway Victor, then Juluet, until holding point of runway 24
left. Report when ready at the holding point on Dubai tower frequency 118,60, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to report this situation shown in the

picture during your taxi in very low visibility. Say your
intentions, then interact appropriately.
(!) Pushback truck = tug, but it is not a tow truck.

YOURANSWER: Dubai ground, ANAC 123, I hit a vehicle

during taxi in low visibility, I request assistance.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm, did you hit an aircraft during taxi? Stop at your present
position, we will send you assistance.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I hit a vehicle during taxi. Stop at my present position and wait for
assistance, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I hit a vehicle during taxi. Then, the ATC told me to
stop at my present position and wait for assistance.

SITUATION 32: In this situation you are in touch with Dubai departure. You are departing
from Dubai. Listen to Dubai departure and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, climb to flight level 180, report passing one zero
thousand feet.

YOUR ANSWER: Climb to flight level 180, report passing one zero thousand feed, ANAC 123.

Now, inform the controller that after takeoff your gear did not retract. Inform the
controller your intentions to return, also ask for holdings to fix your problem. Then,
interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Dubai departure, ANAC 123, after takeoff my gear did not retract. I request
holdings to fix the problem.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you have a gear problem? Maintain

6000 feet for holdings.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I have a gear problem. Maintain 6000 feet for holdings, ANAC
123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a gear problem. Then, the ATC told me to
maintain 6000 feet for holdings.

SITUATION 33: You are prepared to take off from Dubai airport from runway 31 Center.
Listen to Dubai tower and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared for takeoff, runway 31 center, wind 270
degrees at 6 knots, after airborne turn right via Dubai 1 Bravo departure.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared for takeoff, runway 31 center, wind 270 degrees at 6 knots, after
airborne turn right via the departure, ANAC 123
.
Suppose that after takeoff you lost one of your navigation systems, inform your intention
to return. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Dubai tower, ANAC 123, I lost one of my navigation systems, I request to
return.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm if you lost one of your hydraulic

systems? Turn left and fly heading 055, expect runway 31 center for landing
as number 1.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I lost one of my navigation systems. Turn left and fly heading 055,
expect runway 31 center for landing as number 1, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I lost one of my hydraulic systems. Then, the ATC
told me to turn left and fly heading 055 and expect runway 31 center for landing as number 1

SITUATION 34: You are approaching Recife Airport via ILNOT 1A standard terminal
arrival route (STAR) for an ILS approach. Listen to Recife approach and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, continue descent via ILNOT A arrival until 3500
feet. Altimeter setting 1017. Cleared for ILS W of runway 18 Right.

YOUR ANSWER: Continue descent via the arrival until 3500 feet. Altimeter setting 1017.
Cleared for ILS W of runway 18 right, ANAC 123.

When you extended your gear, you received this indication in the picture.
(unsafe gear indication/in transit) Inform the air traffic controller you need to
perform holdings to solve it. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Recife approach, ANAC 123, on final I had an unsafe gear
indication. I request holdings to fix the problem.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you have an unsafe gear indication?

Maintain 6000 feet and fly direct to RF008 position for holdings at 3500 feet.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I have an unsafe gear indication. Maintain 6000 feet and fly direct
to the position for holdings at 3500 feet, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had an unsafe gear indication. Then, the ATC
told me to maintain 6000 feet for holdings at 3500 feet.

SITUATION 35: You are taxiing towards the holding point of runway 07 right at Frankfurt
airport, and you informed that you are ready for departure. Listen to Frankfurt tower and
read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, line up and takeoff runway 07 right, wind 090
degrees at 5 knots. After airborne turn left on Frankfurt 1 Alpha departure.

YOUR ANSWER: Line up and takeoff, runway 07 right, wind 090 degrees at 5 knots. After
airborne turn left via the departure, ANAC 123.

Now imagine you had this situation after takeoff due to a bird strike. As a consequence,
the captain is incapacitated. Say your intentions then interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Frankfurt tower, ANAC 123. I had a bird strike
after takeoff. My captain is unconscious, I request priority landing to return.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you had wind shear after takeoff? Turn
left heading 010 and maintain 2500 feet for vectors to return.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I had a bird strike after takeoff. Turn left heading 010 and maintain
2500 feet for vectors to return, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a wind shear after takeoff. Then, the ATC
told me to turn left heading 010 and maintain 2500 feet for vectors to return.

SITUATION 36: In this situation you are climbing out from Miami. Listen to Miami
departure and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, climb to flight level 140 without restrictions,
follow the horizontal profile of the chart. Report reaching flight level 140.

YOUR ANSWER: Climb to flight level 140 without restrictions, follow the horizontal profile of the
chart. Report reaching flight level 140, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to report this situation shown in

the picture. Due to the ingestion you suffered
multiple compressor stalls. Say your intentions.
Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Miami departure, ANAC 123, I had a bird
ingestion, also I had compressor stalls. I request priority landing to return.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, did you say you ingested an F.O.D? Descend
at discretion. Fly heading 255 and prepare to land on runway 14 left.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I had a bird ingestion. Descend at discretion, fly heading 255 and
prepare to land on runway 14 left, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER:
The controller asked me if I ingested an F.O.D. Then, the ATC told me to descend at discretion
and fly heading 255 and prepare to land on runway 14 left.

SITUATION 37: You are climbing out from Miami to London via upper airway U123. Listen
to Miami Center and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, climb to flight level 360, squawk 3741, report
passing flight level 300. Intercept course 220 towards Miami VOR and inform
75 miles out.

YOUR ANSWER: Climb to flight level 360, squawk 3741, report passing flight level 300,
intercept course 220 towards the VOR and inform 75 miles out, ANAC 123.

Imagine that this situation shown in the picture

has happened. Say your intentions. Then,
interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Miami

center, ANAC 123, I had a loss of pressure. I
request vectors to land at the nearest suitable
airport.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you had a decompression? Descend as

suitable for your aircraft and fly heading Miami VOR.
.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I had a decompression. Descend as suitable for my aircraft and
fly heading the VOR, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER:
The controller asked me if I had a decompression. Then, the ATC told me to descend as
suitable for my aircraft and fly heading the VOR.

SITUATION 38: You are at the holding point as number one when you report ready for
departure. Listen to Dubai tower and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared for takeoff, runway 30 left, calm wind,
after airborne maintain your heading until passing 2000 feet.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared for takeoff, runway 30 left, calm wind, after airborne maintain your
heading until passing 2000 feet, ANAC 123.

Imagine this occurred to you during your takeoff,

after the decision speed. Inform it to the controller
and say your intentions, then interact
appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Dubai tower, ANAC 123, I had a tail strike during takeoff. I request holdings
to run the checklists.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you had a bird strike, confirm.

Climb to 6000 feet and maintain your present heading. Expect vectors for runway
30 right.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I had a tail strike during takeoff. Climb to 6000 feet and maintain
my present heading. Expect vectors for runway 30 right, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a bird strike. Then, the ATC told me to climb
to 6000 feet and maintain my present heading and expect vectors for runway 30 right.

SITUATION 39: You are on the ground at Frankfurt airport taxiing out. You are going to
follow an aircraft. Listen to Frankfurt ground and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, proceed to taxiway Victor Alpha on your right
side, then hold short of taxiway Victor. Give way to the Boeing. After that
follow him on taxiway Sierra. Inform when you have the “marshaller” in sight.

YOUR ANSWER: Proceed to taxiway Victor Alpha on my right side, then hold short of taxiway
Victor. Give way to the Boeing. After that, follow him on taxiway Sierra. Inform when I have the
marshaller in sight, ANAC 123.

Imagine that your flight attendant reports smoke in the cabin. I want you to report to the
controller that you need to start evacuation at your present position. Say your intentions.
Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Frankfurt ground, ANAC 123. I have smoke in the
cabin. I am starting an evacuation at my present position. I request assistance.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you have smoke in the cockpit.

Confirm please. Wait for the emergency services.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I have smoke in the cabin. I am evacuating and waiting for
emergency services, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had smoke in the cockpit. Then, the ATC told me
to wait for the emergency services.

SITUATION 40: You are approaching Dubai, and in this situation, you are in touch with
Dubai. Listen to Dubai approach and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, descend to 4500 feet heading Dubai VOR to
join the holding pattern and expect 20 minutes of holdings

YOUR ANSWER: Descend to 4500 feet heading the VOR to join the holding pattern and expect
20 minutes of holdings, ANAC 123.

Imagine that during approach you had this

situation of the picture. Say your intentions, then
interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Dubai approach, ANAC 123, I have fire in my
right engine, I request priority landing.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, did you say you have fire in the lavatory?
Disregard the holdings, continue descent heading 045 to intercept the
localizer.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I have fire in my right engine. Disregard the holdings, continue
descent heading 045 to intercept the localizer, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had fire in the lavatory. Then, the ATC told me to
disregard the holdings and continue descent heading 045 to intercept the localizer.

SITUATION 41: You are preparing for landing at Miami airport, and you are under
vectors. Listen to Miami approach and read back.
 ➢ Controller: ANAC 123, intercept course 045 of Miami VOR, descend to
flight level 080, report intercepting course 045.

YOUR ANSWER: Intercept course 045 of the VOR, descend to flight level 080, report
intercepting course 045, ANAC 123.

Imagine you have fire in your air conditioning system, report your intentions to the
controller and that you have smoke on board. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Miami approach, ANAC 123, I have fire in the air
conditioning system and smoke on board. I request priority landing and fire services after
landing.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you have fire in the hydraulic system.
Turn right and fly heading 070 and descend at discretion, report further news.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I have fire in the air conditioning system. Turn right and fly heading
070 and descend at discretion, report further news.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me to confirm if I had fire in the hydraulic system. Then,
the ATC told me to turn right heading 070 and descend at discretion and report further news.
SITUATION 42: You are at Buenos Aires preparing for takeoff. Listen to Buenos Aires
tower and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared for takeoff, runway 12, wind 170
degrees at 5 knots. After departure turn right via BUENO 1 Charlie
departure.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared for takeoff, runway 12, wind 170 degrees at 5 knots. After airborne
turn right via the departure, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to inform the ATC that you had this indication after
you tried to retract the flaps. (partially retracted/jammed/stuck) Inform
the controller you need to perform holdings to burn off fuel before
you return.

YOUR ANSWER: Buenos Aires tower, ANAC 123, my flaps got stuck. I request holdings to
burn off fuel before I return.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you have a slats problem, confirm.

Maintain 3500 feet and fly heading 275.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, my flaps got stuck. Maintain 3500 feet and fly heading 275.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a slats problem. Then, the ATC told me to
maintain 3500 feet and fly heading 275.
SITUATION 43: In this situation you are waiting for takeoff clearance and you are at the
runway 22 center ready for roll-in. Listen to Frankfurt tower and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared for takeoff, runway 22 centre, wind 260
degrees at 8 knots. After airborne turn right via Frankfurt 1 Alpha departure.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared for takeoff, runway 22 centre, wind 260 degrees at 8 knots. After
airborne turn right via the departure, ANAC 123.

Now, I want you to report that you had to abort takeoff because there was a dog on the
runway. Say your intentions, then interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Frankfurt tower, ANAC 123, I had to abort takeoff because there was a dog
on the runway. I request to maintain position.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, did you say you rejected takeoff due to a
vehicle on the runway? Maintain position and wait for assistance.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I had to abort takeoff due to a vehicle on the runway. Maintain
position and wait for assistance, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I rejected takeoff due to a vehicle on the runway,
then the ATC told me to maintain position and wait for assistance.
SITUATION 44: You are at Frankfurt Intl Airport, taxiing after landing to your ramp in
contact with Frankfurt Ground. Listen to Frankfurt ground and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, take a right turn at Alpha, then hold short of
taxiway Delta to follow the Airbus coming from Delta. After that follow the
Airbus until taxiway Charlie.

YOUR ANSWER: Take a right turn at Alpha, then hold short of taxiway Delta to follow the
Airbus coming from Delta. After that follow the Airbus until taxiway Charlie.

During taxi in low visibility this situation happened. Say

your intentions then interact appropriately.
YOUR ANSWER: Frankfurt ground, ANAC 123, during taxi
I hit an aircraft during taxi. I request assistance.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, did you have a collision with the Airbus? Maintain position!

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I had a collision with the Airbus. Maintain position, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a collision with the Airbus, then the ATC told
me to maintain position.
SITUATION 45: You are approaching Frankfurt and you are being vectored. Listen to
Frankfurt approach and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, descend to flight level 060 and fly heading
Frankfurt VOR. Altimeter setting 2991. Expect vectors for ILS of runway 33
right.

YOUR ANSWER: Descend to flight level 060 and fly heading the VOR. Altimeter setting 2991.
Expect vectors for ILS of runway 33 right, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to report to the controller that you are experiencing an attitude indicator
failure. Ask the controller to proceed under visual conditions to Frankfurt. Then, interact
appropriately.
(!) Attitude indicator = artificial horizon

YOUR ANSWER: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Frankfurt approach, ANAC 123, I have an
unreliable airspeed, I request to proceed under visual conditions.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, I understood you have a problem with one

instrument, confirm. Descend at discretion and maintain VMC.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I have an unreliable airspeed. I request to proceed under visual
conditions.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a problem with one instrument. Then, the
ATC told me to descend at discretion and maintain VMC.
SITUATION 46: You are waiting for taxi instructions to start your taxi. Listen to Los
Angeles ground and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, taxi approved via apron Charlie 6, then Charlie,
until holding point of runway 25 right, when ready monitor Los Angeles tower
on frequency 118,90.

YOUR ANSWER: Taxi approved via apron Charlie 6, then Charlie, until holding point of runway
25 right, when ready monitor Los Angeles tower on frequency 118,90, ANAC 123.

Now I want you to report to the controller that the aircraft in front of you at the holding
point has a hydraulic fluid leak. Then interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Los Angeles ground, ANAC 123, the aircraft in front of me at the holding
point has a hydraulic fluid leak.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, did you say the aircraft ahead of you is leaking
hydraulic fluid? Maintain position.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, the aircraft in front of me at the holding point has a hydraulic leak.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if the aircraft ahead of me was leaking hydraulic
fluid. Then, the ATC told me to maintain position.
SITUATION 47: You are on final to land at Australia airport. Listen to Norkel tower and
readback.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared for ILS runway 07 left, descend to 2000
feet, altimeter setting 2992, and reduce airspeed to 200 knots. You are
number two for approach. Be aware of birds on final.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared for ILS runway 07 left, descend to 2000 feet, altimeter setting 2992,
and reduce airspeed to 200 knots. I am number two for approach. Be aware of birds on final.

Now I want you to tell the controller that an unaccompanied minor had an epileptic
seizure. Inform the controller that when you vacate you need medical assistance.

YOUR ANSWER: Norkel tower, ANAC 123, I have an unaccompanied minor that had an
epileptic seizure. I request medical assistance after I vacate the runway.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you have a crew member with an

epileptic seizure? Vacate on the next taxiway to the right. An ambulance will be
provided after you vacate the runway.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I have an unaccompanied minor that had an epileptic seizure.
Vacate on the next taxiway to the right, and wait for the ambulance after I vacate.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a crew member with an epileptic seizure.
Then, the ATC told me to vacate on the next taxiway to the right and an ambulance would be
provided after vacating the runway.
SITUATION 48: You are climbing out from Miami. Listen to Miami departure and read
back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, fly heading one niner zero, climb to 4500 feet.
Report passing 3000 feet. Transition altitude 6000 feet.

YOUR ANSWER: Fly heading one niner zero, climb to 4500 feet, report passing 3000 feet,
transition altitude 6000 feet, ANAC 123.

Suppose that after takeoff you received an indication of a pressurization problem, inform
your situation and your intentions to return. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Miami departure, ANAC 123, I have an
indication of a pressurization problem, I request to return.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you have a hydraulic problem?

Understood your request. Fly heading Miami and descend to 2000 feet under
visual flight rules. QNH 1017.

YOUR ANSWER: Negative, I have a pressurization problem. Fly heading the airport and
descend to 2000 feet under visual flight rules, QNH 1017, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had a hydraulic problem, then the ATC told me to
descend to 2000 feet under visual flight rules and QNH 1017.
SITUATION 49: You are at Dublin airport. You informed that you are ready to taxi. Listen
to Dublin ground and read back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, taxi via Charlie, Juliet and Kilo to the holding
point of runway 21 left. Call tower on frequency 118,65 to cross runway 21 left.

YOUR ANSWER: Taxi via Charlie, Juliet and Kilo to the holding point of runway 21 left. Call
tower on frequency 118,65 to cross runway 21 left.

Imagine that during taxi you observed several debris spread along taxiway Juliet. Ask the
controller to maintain position and inform the situation. Then, interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Dublin ground, ANAC 123, there are several debris spread along taxiway
Juliet. I request to maintain position.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, did you report you observed wreckage along
taxiway Juliet? Hold at your present position.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, there is wreckage along taxiway Juliet. Hold at my present
position, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if there was wreckage along taxiway Juliet. Then,
the ATC told me to hold at the present position and wait for assistance.
SITUATION 50: You are preparing for takeoff from Dubai. Listen to Dubai tower and read
back.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, cleared for takeoff, runway 33 right, wind 310
degrees at 10 knots, after airborne turn right via Dubai 1 Alpha departure.

YOUR ANSWER: Cleared for takeoff, runway 33 right, wind 310 degrees at 10 knots, after
airborne turn right via the departure.

Now imagine that at the rotation speed this

situation of the picture occurred (bird
ingestion/ingested birds). You had multiple
compressor stalls after takeoff. Say your
intentions, then interact appropriately.

YOUR ANSWER: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Dubai

tower, ANAC 123, I had multiple compressor stalls
after takeoff. I request priority landing to return.

➢ Controller: ANAC 123, confirm you had an engine surge because you
ingested birds? Turn left and join the downwind leg of runway 33 right.
Maintain 1500 feet due to traffic.

YOUR ANSWER: Affirmative, I had an engine surge because I ingested birds. Turn left and join
the downwind leg of runway 33 right. Maintain 1500 feet due to traffic, ANAC 123.

What did the controller say?

YOUR ANSWER: The controller asked me if I had an engine surge because I ingested birds.
Then, the ATC told me to turn left and join the downwind leg of runway 33 right and maintain
1500 feet due to traffic.