PHRASEOLOGY
What do you say to ask an aircraft to wait before coordination?
STANDBY
“Turn left heading two-seven-zero and climb FL350.” What’s wrong?
“Turn left heading two-seven-zero, then climb FL350.”
What does “PAN PAN” indicate compared to MAYDAY?
Urgency but not immediate danger
What is the standard phrase when a pilot wants to avoid weather?
“Request deviation due weather.”
What code indicates radio failure?
7600
How do you instruct an aircraft to stop following vectors and continue on its own route?
RESUME OWN NAVIGATION
"Descend flight level two-four-zero immediately.”
"Descend FL240, expedite.”
A pilot reports a passenger heart attack. What is your first operational response?
Acknowledge + offer priority / diversion support
An aircraft deviates 20 NM left due CB activity. What must you monitor?
Separation with other traffic / airspace limits
An aircraft reports loss of pressurization at cruise. What is likely to happen next?
Emergency descent
An aircraft is climbing too slowly and traffic is a factor. What verb should you use?
EXPEDITE CLIMB
“Cleared direct waypoint ALFA after passing waypoint BRAVO.”
“After passing BRAVO, cleared direct ALFA.”
What information should you obtain to assist with a medical diversion ?
Intentions, fuel, persons on board, requested airport
What information should you give if deviation is not possible?
Traffic, weather extent, alternative routing
What is the difference between “minimum fuel” and “fuel emergency”?
Minimum fuel = no extra delay possible
Fuel emergency = MAYDAY / priority required