ATS Phraseology & Read-back: DGCA Radio Telephony (RTR) questions
16 practice questions and 11 flashcards on ATS Phraseology & Read-back for the DGCA Radio Telephony (RTR) exam, with 2 linked simulators. Try the samples below, then practise the whole topic.
Key concepts
Runway phrases.
LINE UP AND WAIT: enter and wait. HOLD SHORT: stop before the holding position. CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF: begin the take-off roll. CLEARED TO LAND: land.
What must be read back?
Route clearances, runway instructions (enter, land on, take off from, hold short, cross, backtrack), runway in use, altimeter settings, SSR codes, levels, headings and speeds.
Tip: If it could cause a collision when misheard, read it back.
Sample questions
Q1Which phrase instructs an aircraft to enter the runway and wait?
- HOLD SHORT
- LINE UP AND WAIT
- TAXI TO HOLDING POINT
- CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
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Answer: B. LINE UP AND WAIT LINE UP AND WAIT: enter the runway and line up, but do not take off until a take-off clearance is given.
Q2'HOLD POSITION' means:
- Cancel take-off
- Stop where you are and do not move
- Wait for the next transmission
- Taxi to the holding point
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Answer: B. Stop where you are and do not move 'HOLD POSITION' means remain stationary.
Q3The correct phrase if a pilot decides to abandon an approach and climb is:
- MISSED
- REPEATING APPROACH
- GOING AROUND
- ABORTING LANDING
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Answer: C. GOING AROUND The pilot says 'GOING AROUND' and ATC acknowledges.
Q4'Cleared to land' will normally be given when:
- The runway is occupied
- The aircraft is on the downwind leg
- The runway is available and the aircraft is on final approach
- The aircraft has not yet called
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Answer: C. The runway is available and the aircraft is on final approach The controller clears the aircraft when the landing can be done safely.
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