Radio Communications – Chapter 14

(Listening)

In most cases, the pilot handles the radio. However, if problems arise,
you should know ________ _________ ___________ (1).
First, locate the radio. Use the phonetic alphabet you learned in your
training. Give your plane’s ___________ (2) and __________ (3).
Explain the emergency. For example: “______________! O’Hare, this is
________ -_________-3-2-5 (4). Our landing gear* is damaged. We are
____________ (5) to land. Please advise. ___________.” (6) Then,
_____________ (7) for further instructions. When air traffic control
responds, use “____________” (8) to show understanding. Respond to
their questions with “_____________” (9) or “_____________”(10). Do
not use plain English.

Landing gear: is the structure that supports an

aircraft while it is on the ground. It allows the plane
to take off and land.
 Common Radio Terms
1. It means that your plane is in trouble. You need urgent help.
2. Instead of “Yes”, you say __________
3. For “no”, you say ___________
4. If you got the message, you say _______________
5. It is a radio proword that signals the speaker is done speaking.
6. It shows that pilot waits for further instructions and information.
7. Pilot informs the air traffic control by giving the sequence of numbers and letters
identifying plane.

a. Over e. Stand by
b. Affirmative f. Callsign
c. Roger g. Mayday
d. Negative

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