Standard ATC radio phraseology and communication procedures for pilots.
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- What do pilots say when they repeat back ATC instructions?
- Readback
- What does 'Wilco' mean in aviation radio?
- Will comply (message received and understood)
- What does 'Roger' mean in ATC phraseology?
- Message received
- How does a pilot formally say 'yes' to ATC?
- Affirmative
- How does a pilot formally say 'no' to ATC?
- Negative
- What is a squawk code in aviation?
- A 4-digit number entered in the aircraft transponder for radar identification
- What does QNH mean in aviation?
- Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, used for altimeter setting
- What does VFR stand for?
- Visual Flight Rules
- What does IFR stand for?
- Instrument Flight Rules
- What is MAYDAY in aviation radio?
- A distress call indicating extreme and imminent danger
- What does PAN mean in aviation radio?
- A call indicating urgent but not immediately life-threatening situation
- What does ATC mean when it says 'Ident' to a pilot?
- Press the transponder ident button to create a distinctive radar blip
- What is a position report in aviation?
- A pilot's radio transmission stating current location, altitude, and heading
- What does VOR stand for in aviation?
- VHF Omnidirectional Range, a radio navigation aid
- Why do pilots readback altitudes to ATC?
- To confirm they received the correct altitude instruction