Part VI. Radiotelephony Communication

Ä Ability tested

Questions test your ability touse appropriate communicative strategies

-to exchange messages,

-to recognize and resolve misunderstandings (e.g. to check, confirm, or clarify information) in a work-related context;

-to handle successfully and with relative ease the linguistic challenges presented by a complication or unexpected turn of events during flight;

-in other words questions test your ability to communicate effectively with an air traffic controller in any situation: standard, abnormal or emergency.

Ä Basic skills necessary

You must be able to demonstrate radio-telephony communication skills in routine and non-routine situations. You must be able to describe your problem, clarify the situation, paraphrase if necessary, and understand air traffic controller instructions.

This section also requires the strong professional vocabulary.

Ä How to prepare for RTC section.

1, For standard phraseology use and follow strictly the rules of Doc. 4444 RAC/501 (ICAO. Rules of the Air traffic services) and Doc. 9432-AN/925 (Manual of radiotelephony)

2. In non-routine situations use plain language to describe the problem. Comply with the recommendations of Doc.9835 AN/453 (Manual on the implementation of ICAO language proficiency requirements)

Communications shall be concise and unambiguous, using standard phraseology for all situations for which it is specified. Only when standard phraseology can not serve an intended transmission, shall PLAIN language be used.

From CAP 413R/T Manual

º Exercise 1

1. Listen to the first part of the tape and fill in the missing words: