Aviation English Communication: Radiotelephony and Question Forms for Pilots and ATC
Aviation English: Communication Problems, Radiotelephony and Question Practice
1. What is the main communication problem?
- Traducción: ¿Cuál es el problema principal de comunicación?
- English: Poor radio signal / Heavy accent or fast speech.
- Español: Mala señal de radio / Acento pronunciado o habla muy rápida.
2. How did the pilot try to help the controller understand?
- Traducción: ¿Cómo intentó el piloto ayudar al controlador a entender?
- English: By speaking slower and spelling words using the phonetic alphabet.
- Español: Hablando más despacio y deletreando las palabras con el alfabeto fonético.
3. How did the controller deal with the situation?
- Traducción: ¿Cómo manejó el controlador la situación?
- English: Asked the pilot to repeat and confirmed the information.
- Español: Le pidió al piloto que repitiera y confirmó la información.
Radiotelephony Communications
Communication 1
English: Gatwick Approach, Speedbird 209. Flight level 110. Heading 100. ETA Isle of Man 1005.
Español: Aproximación Gatwick, Speedbird 209. Nivel de vuelo 110. Rumbo 100. Hora estimada de llegada (ETA) a la Isla de Man a las 10:05.
Communication 2
Shanwick Control, BD744A requesting Oceanic clearance. Estimating 58 West, 10 North at 1310 UTC. Requesting flight level 350, Mach .80.
Control Shanwick, BD744A solicitando autorización oceánica. Estimando 58 Oeste, 10 Norte a las 1310 UTC. Solicitando nivel de vuelo 350, Mach .80.
Communication 3
Speedbird 567A is cleared 16 000 on 1010 hectopascals. Expect to cross GOOSE – Golf Oscar Oscar Sierra Echo – level at 120, speed 250 knots.
Speedbird 567A está autorizado a 16 000 pies en 1010 hectopascales. Espere cruzar GOOSE (Golf Oscar Oscar Sierra Echo) nivelado a 120, velocidad 250 nudos.
Communication 4
London Control, United Air 955. Flight level 90. Heading 230. ETA Saint Abbs Head 1005.
Control Londres, United Air 955. Nivel de vuelo 90. Rumbo 230. ETA Saint Abbs Head a las 10:05.
Communication 5
Roger Prestwick, 317A is cleared 58 North, 10 West, 60 North, 20 West, 60 North, 30 West, 60 North, 40 West, 58 North, 50 West, PORGY – Papa Oscar Romeo Golf Yankee. Maintain 350 Mach .80.
Recibido Prestwick, 317A está autorizado por 58 Norte, 10 Oeste, 60 Norte, 20 Oeste, 60 Norte, 30 Oeste, 60 Norte, 40 Oeste, 58 Norte, 50 Oeste, PORGY (Papa Oscar Romeo Golf Yankee). Mantener nivel 350, Mach .80.
Communication 6
UK Air 298A Heavy. Taxi to hold R for runway 31. QNH 1016. FALCON 4F departure. FALCON – Foxtrot Alpha Lima Charlie Oscar November. Squawk 7412.
UK Air 298A Pesado. Rodar hasta el punto de espera R para la pista 31. QNH 1016. Salida FALCON 4F. FALCON (Foxtrot Alpha Lima Charlie Oscar November). Código de altímetro/transpondedor (Squawk) 7412.
Question Formation Practice
phones how many do you have? → How many phones do you have?
interesting is job it an? → Is it an interesting job?
you drink how do coffee much? → How much coffee do you drink?
brother your where from is? → Where is your brother from?
you with work computers do? → Do you work with computers?
read of what do kind you magazines? → What kind of magazines do you read?
do what does weekend he at the? → What does he do at the weekend?
want you do drink another? → Do you want another drink?
your where does sister live? → Where does your sister live?
do how that you say English in? → How do you say that in English?
Personal Questions and Answers
How many children do you have? → Three, two girls and a boy.
What kind of films does he like? → He likes science-fiction films.
Where are you from? → We’re from New York.
What does your father do? → He’s a lawyer.
What kind of food do you like? → I like Japanese food.
Where does she work? → She works in an office.
Where is your flat? → Our flat is near the market.
How many foreign languages do you speak? → I speak French and Spanish.
When do you go to the gym? → I go on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
How old are you? → I’m 21.
A. Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
Do / Does
Ejemplo del cuadro: Do you have any indication of weather?
- ATC: Do you have visual contact with the preceding aircraft?
- ATC: Does the aircraft require medical assistance on ground?
Are / Is
Ejemplo del cuadro: Are you ready?
- ATC: Are you established on the localizer?
- ATC: Is the runway clear for departure?
Have / Has
Ejemplo del cuadro: Have you got any dangerous goods?
- ATC: Have you received the latest ATIS information?
- ATC: Has the traffic reached flight level 240?
Verbos directos de instrucción (Say / Confirm / Report)
Ejemplo del cuadro: Confirm position over MSA / Report airborne
- ATC: Confirm assigned altitude.
- ATC: Report passing 5,000 feet.
- ATC: Say intention.
Wh- Questions (What / Which / Who / Why / When)
Ejemplo del cuadro: What is the problem? / Which runway is in use?
- ATC: What is your current rate of climb?
- ATC: Which entry point do you request?
- ATC: Who cleared you to cross the runway?
- ATC: Why are you deviating from the flight path?
- ATC: When do you expect to vacate the runway?
How (How much / How many / How far / How long / How often)
- ATC: How much extra time do you need for holding?
- ATC: How many miles do you require for deceleration?
- ATC: How far are you from the IAF (Initial Approach Fix)?
- ATC: How long do you intend to hold at this level?
B. Aeronautical Information and Communication (AIC / AIS)
Do / Does
- AIC: Do you need the latest NOTAM update for your destination?
- AIC: Does the flight plan include the alternate airport?
Are / Is
- AIC: Are the Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP) updated?
- AIC: Is the NOTAM active for restricted area SV-R1?
Have / Has
- AIC: Have you submitted the flight plan (FPL)?
- AIC: Has the PIB (Pre-flight Information Bulletin) been issued?
Verbos directos de instrucción (Say / Confirm / Report)
- AIC: Confirm departure aerodrome indicator.
- AIC: Report any changes in the estimated elapsed time (EET).
Wh- Questions (What / Which / Who / Why / When)
- AIC: What is the endurance time on your flight plan?
- AIC: Which SID procedure is specified in item 15?
- AIC: Who is the operator of this non-scheduled flight?
- AIC: When will the revised NOTAM be promulgated?
How (How much / How many / How far / How long)
- AIC: How many waypoints are included in your route?
- AIC: How long is the valid period of this NOTAM?