PEPEC 选择题(已去重)
2025/4/20小于 1 分钟NotesPEPEC
001
All stations, Hong Kong Approach, cancel distress, resume own navigation.
Q: What does this message mean to the pilots?
002
The meteorological department always provides the flight crew with the latest weather information such as clear air turbulence, icing and volcanic ash to ensure safety.
Q: Which weather condition is not mentioned in the statement?
003
The flight crew was told that expected approach time was 0012. The separation minima changed to 20 kilometers due to radar accuracy.
Q: According to the statement, when can the pilot make approach?
004
CTL: CCA104, Beijing Approach, cancel SID turn right heading 230 to intercept 190 radial of the CG VOR.
Q: What did the controller tell CCA104 to do?
005
CTL: CCA104, maintain present level, join holding procedure at HG due temporary radar lost, keep you advised.
Q: Why was the pilot instructed to join holding procedure?
006
PIL: Wuhan Tower, CSN206, thrust reverser and airbrake failed, request taxi back to apron.
Q: Which parts of the aircraft have problems?
007
CTL: AFR188, Wuhan Approach, runway 36R glide path unserviceable now, ILS category Ⅱ unavailable, change landing runway to 36L.
Q: According to the instruction, why should the aircraft change the landing runway?
008
CTL: BAW882, expedite taxiing to holding point runway 36 for takeoff due slot time. Caution grass mowing in progress on the right side of taxiway B12.
Q: What did the controller ask the pilot to do?
009
The crew was informed that the extendable jetway to the stand was out of order and passengers about to board had to delay for 30 minutes because there were 2 other aircraft next to them starting up.
Q: Why were the passengers delayed for boarding?
010
When the crew started their approach, the captain found they could not maintain course. After a quick check, the first officer reported that the automatic direction finding system was out of service, so the captain requested priority landing.
Q: According to the statement, why did the crew request priority landing?
011
PIL: Beijing Control, CSN633, from Guanghan to Luoyang, VFR 3600m QNH 1008, estimating zone boundary 1052, VENON 02, information R.
Q: What is the ETA to the zone boundary?
012
Captain: Do a check on the appropriate circuit breakers and test related system lights.
First Officer: Captain, map lights are not illuminated, I will check by press-to-test.
Q: What did the first officer tell the captain he would do?
013
PIL: Shanghai Ground, CES556, cabin door warning light is on, request taxi delay.
Q: What problem might CES556 have experienced?
014
CTL: CCA121 hold on the 210 radial of the CH VOR between 25 miles and 30 miles DME at 4500m, inbound track 030, right hand pattern, expect approach time 0032.
Q: What’s the inbound track of the holding pattern?
015
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA101, request return due to burst tire during gear retraction. Suspect burst in the well, require low-pass inspection.
Q: According to the pilot, what problem did the aircraft probably have?
016
Shortly after takeoff, the captain found an indication that the thrust reverser was not locked, so he asked the co-pilot to contact ATC for turning back.
Q: Why did the aircraft ask to return?
017
When an aircraft cannot establish communication with ATC due to onboard equipment failure, the pilot should squawk 7600 to indicate the radio failure.
Q: According to the statement, which of the following is true?
018
PIL: CCA101 reporting a near miss. We have just missed colliding with an aircraft which crossed our course about 100m below.
Q: Which is correct according to the report?
019
PIL: Control, CCA102, we have difficulties in maintaining straight track, plane tends to drift to the right. We’re having a problem with boosted control steering seems fine though.
Q: According to the report, what might the aircraft be suffering from?
020
CTL: CSN304, Guangzhou Ground, your signal is unstable. Check your transmitter, call me back.
Q: What should the pilot do following ATC’s instruction?
021
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA102, request emergency landing due engine failure. Require a longer runway because our landing speed is near maximum.
Q: What problem did CCA102 have?
022
CTL: CES587, cleared to Shanghai via flight planned route, initially climb to 6300m, runway 36R, LADIX 32 departure, squawk 1508, departure frequency 124.45.
Q: Which clearance is correct?
023
CTL: CCA121, cancel takeoff immediately due spacing, vacate runway as soon as possible.
Q: What should CCA121 do following the instruction?
024
All stations, fuel dumping in progress over YV at 4200m by an A330. All aircraft avoid this area below 4500m within 20 kilometers of track.
Q: Where was the fuel dump being conducted?
025
CTL: CCA102, heading 120 is not available due weather. Alternative is 210.
Q: Which direction should the pilot head?
026
PIL: Delivery, loading operations are taking longer than planned, request delay flight plan until 1042.
Q: What might be the reason the pilot has asked for a delay?
027
CTL: ILS category Ⅱ is unserviceable due to runway center line lighting failure, ILS category Ⅰ is still effective.
Q: Why is ILS category Ⅱ out of service?
028
CTL: CCA102, Beijing Control, if you read me, squawk 7600, I say again 7600.
CTL: CCA102, squawk observed.
Q: What problem did CCA102 experience?
029
Captain: Pressure feels low when applying brakes. Suspect leakage in hydraulic system. Mechanic: We are working on it. But all hydraulic lines seem to be in good order.
Q: Why did the pilot suspect a leakage in the hydraulic system?
030
CTL: CSN2108, Beijing Control, reply not received, if you read, turn left heading 180, I say again, turn left heading 180.
Q: Which of the following tracks should CSN2108 take?
031
PIL: Approach, CCA121, there is no dumping system on this kind of aircraft. Request hold for 45 minutes to burn off some fuel so we can make a normal weight landing.
Q: What did the pilot intend to do?
032
CTL: BAW101, you are a bit close to the aircraft ahead. Continue heading 350.
I will take you through the localizer course, you will be closing in on it from the right.
Q: According to the controller’s instructions, which of the following is true?
033
CTL: ACA326, caution wind shear at 500m. At 0745 a departing B747 reported airspeed loss 20kts, strong right drift.
Q: According to the information of ATC, which is correct?
034
PIL: The weather is below VFR criteria. There is a fog band obscuring the south end of the runway, request instrument approach landing, CES5102.
Q: What was the pilot’s intention?
035
CTL: CCA918 cleared to Shanghai via flight planned route, initially climb to 3600m, RENOB 32 departure, correction RENOB 33 departure, cruising level 10100m, squawk 3526.
Q: According to the instruction, which clearance is correct?
036
PIL: Surface wind 160, 3 m/s, initially climb to and maintain 1200m, QNH 1013, right turn after airborne, CES2016.
Q: According to the statement, at what stage is CES2016?
037
CTL: CES2134, Beijing Control, code change observed, descend to and maintain 4500m, if able to comply, squawk ident, if unable, squawk standby.
Q: According to the statement, what problem might the aircraft have?
038
CTL: CSN121, Shanghai Control, traffic 12 o’clock 40km southbound at 11300m with no radio. For vector clear of traffic, turn right heading 270, descend to and maintain 10100m.
Q: What situation did CSN121 encounter?
039
CTL: CES256, turbulence warning, an arriving Airbus reported severe turbulence on approach runway 36L, 2100m.
Q: According to the statement, which is correct?
040
CTL: CCA102, contact Tower on ######.
PIL: Ground, say again all after Tower. CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, Tower on 115.2 when ready.
Q: What should CCA102 do next?
041
PIL: Wuhan Control, CES5523, bird strike on the port wing just after lift off, but not very serious, we will check the engines, standby.
Q: According to the pilot, which part was hit by birds?
042
CTL: CCA2056, extend downwind, number two follow A320 4 miles on final.
Q: Which is the correct landing sequence of CCA2056?
043
CTL: CES2312, caution, cross wind is strong, taxiway is slippery, runway 25R is available.
Q: According to the information, which of the following is true?
044
PIL: Ground, CCA102, request tow back to the apron, we are stuck halfway along taxiway K2 due to unserviceable brakes and steering.
Q: What problem did CCA102 have?
045
All stations, Tower reports work in the vicinity of runway 25. Caution, there is a crane operating to the west of the runway.
Q: According to the information, which of the following is correct?
046
CTL: CCA506, Beijing Control, no transmission received for 40 seconds. If you read, squawk ident.
Q: How long had CCA506 lost contact with ATC?
047
PIL: Beijing Control, CES2403, request landing as soon as possible, some passengers lost consciousness during emergency descent because oxygen masks didn’t drop down.
Q: What occurred on board during emergency descent?
048
CTL: CCA121, Beijing Control, departure is delayed until 0045 due to flow control.
Q: Why would CCA121 be delayed?
049
CTL: B747, you are taxiing in the wrong direction, taxi to the next intersection and back track, I’ll keep you advised.
Q: What should B747 do next?
050
CTL: BAW46, change route, after CDY to VYK, then via A461 to WXI, a large amount of CB in front of you is blocking your route, contact Beijing 120.35.
Q: What might BAW46 do under the instruction?
051
CTL: CCA102, thunderstorm to the northwest of the airport, advise maintain VMC to avoid them.
Q: According to the controller, what should the pilot do next?
052
Co-pilot: Captain, the CG is too forward, suggest backward a little.
Captain: No problem, if it’s too far back, it will be hard to control the attitude.
Q: What did the co-pilot want to do?
053
CTL: CES2506, hold at HG at 6300m, expect further clearance at 0015, landing delay 25 minutes.
Q: According to the statement, what should the pilot do next?
054
CTL: CCA104 line up and wait, correction hold position, I say again hold position, acknowledge.
Q: What should the pilot do next?
055
PIL: PANPAN PANPAN PANPAN, Beijing Approach, AFR206, fuel warning light is on due holding, request priority landing.
Q: What’s the probable cause of the fuel warning light illumination?
056
CTL: AFR781, turn right heading 090 immediately due to restricted area ahead, otherwise you will be intercepted by Air Force.
Q: According to the controller, which of the following is correct?
057
On the route, the captain found one amber light was on, and the panel indicated “PITCH TRIM”, so he asked the first officer to check whether the stabilizer was jammed.
Q: According to the statement, what problem might the aircraft have?
058
The captain reported that the spoilers malfunctioned, the aircraft has overflown the runway, and is now asking for further instructions.
Q: According to the statement, which of the following is not a choice for the crew?
059
PIL: Beijing Control, CES6161, engine surge, request emergency descent to 4200m.
Q: Why did the pilot request emergency descent?
060
PIL: Beijing Tower, ACA1502, takeoff aborted due No.2 engine failure. Holding short of runway 18L, request tow back.
Q: What did the pilot request?
061
CTL: CSN3216, build-up reported on final of runway 01, previous landing aircraft encountered strong downdraught on approach.
Q: According to the statement, what did previous aircraft encounter?
062
CTL: CES5505, proceed offset 3 miles right of track due opposite traffic.
PIL: No GPS on board, we’ll offset 3 miles right of track manually, request radar monitor, CES5505.
Q: According to the exchange, what did the pilot request?
063
When flight crew are confronted with an emergency or abnormal situation while in flight, they normally prioritise their immediate actions of aviate, navigate and communicate.
Q: Which of the following actions was not mentioned?
064
CTL: ACA150 behind CSN154 A320 on final, line up behind.
Q: What should ACA150 do next?
065
CCA112, hold position at holding point D. A B747 is taxiing out and turning to taxiway A before you.
Q: What was the B747 doing?
066
PIL: Wuhan Tower, CCA121. Request low pass. We have gear loss indication.
Q: What’s the crew’s intention?
067
PIL: Wuhan Approach, CCA918, request priority landing. No.1 engine on fire, we have completed emergency procedure checklist, but the warning light remains illuminated.
Q: What did the pilot request?
068
CTL: CCA173, Beijing Ground, clear of a T154 passing behind, startup and pushback approved, facing east.
Q: What should CCA173 do next?
069
CTL: BAW179, stop taxiing. An Airbus is blocking the taxiway, wait there until a tug pushes it back beyond the next intersection.
Q: What should BAW179 do next?
070
CTL: CES5203, cleared to Beijing via flight planned route, FL310, departure frequency 123.0 squawk 1623, pushback after 10 minutes. Time now 1035, and clearance valid till time 1050.
Q: When would CES5203 push back?
071
All stations, information U now current at 0900, changes: wind now 310 at 25 gust 18, QNH 1002, cumulonimbus in the area, lightning observed to fareast.
Q: Which of the following information is correct for information U?
072
PIL: CES2103, vacating runway 25 via W4 to Stand M3. No.2 HF transmitter and receiver abnormal, request maintenance.
Q: What problem did the pilot mention?
073
CTL: CCA102, backtrack from present position, taxi to holding point runway 18R via taxiway B1, rest of route unchanged.
Q: According to the controller, what should the pilot do next?
074
CTL: ACA015, ice clean-up on runway complete, if you finished snow removing, start up at own discretion, expect departure time 0025.
Q: When should the aircraft start up?
075
CTL: UAL201 heavy, taxi to the south apron Gate 301 via taxiway B2 and A3, report marshaller in sight.
Q: According to the controller, when should the pilot report?
076
Sometimes the captain is thought to be almighty, who can deal with any problem, but with time passing, the crew realize that only by group effort can the cockpit be run effectively.
Q: According to the statement, who can handle any safety problem properly?
077
Some aircraft also have the capability to reverse from a nose-in position to the terminal under their own power. This procedure is known as powerback.
Q: What was the procedure mentioned in the above statement?
078
CTL: CCA102, standby, the sandstorm is decreasing but the latest thunderstorm deteriorates visibility.
Q: What was the main reason for visibility deterioration?
079
PIL: Nanjing Control, CES5102, we’ve got a blow out on our main gear, unable to taxi. There appears to be debris on runway. Request tow to maintenance hangar.
Q: What did the pilot want done next?
080
PIL: Control, CSN1056, we’ve got severe turbulence and three passengers were badly hurt, request divert to Wuhan and medical assistance on arrival.
Q: What would the pilot need after landing?
081
CTL: CSN391, radar service terminated, resume procedure control, route unchanged, maintain FL370.
Q: What should the pilot do next?
082
An aircraft can go around for many reasons, including incorrect altitude, deteriorating weather, and blocked runway.
Q: What was not mentioned as a reason for a missed approach?
083
CTL: UAL881, unable to hand you over to Shanda Control due radio congestion. Contact 126.5 using another transmitter for entrance clearance.
Q: According to the controller, which of the following is true?
084
PIL: Dispatcher, CCA101, request three wheelchairs for the handicapped passengers on arrival.
Q: According to the exchange, what did the pilot request?
085
CTL: CES5581, Beijing Control, continue standby for pushback, a special flight is taxiing in.
PIL: Roger, standing by, CES5581.
Q: Why was CES5581 delayed for pushback?
086
RAMP: CCA104, caution the blast fence on the right hand side of the taxi route, you are too close to it.
Q: What did the ramp controller tell CCA104 to be careful of?
087
CTL: CCA102, hold at holding point A, give way to B747 passing left to right.
Q: Why must CCA102 hold at holding point A?
088
Clear ice is usually found between 0 to -10 degrees. Mixed clear ice is usually found between –10 to- 15 degrees, and rime ice is usually found between -15 to -20 degrees Celsius.
Q: What type of ice is usually found between 0 to -10 degrees?
089
Due to bad weather and a late departure, their flight didn't arrive until after midnight, as a result, the connecting passengers missed their flights, and had to be booked in a hotel.
Q: Why were the passengers booked into a hotel?
090
When the wind direction is changing, the heading is given in a range, such as variable from 270 to 330 degrees.
Q: How much is the range from 270 to 330 degrees?
091
A: John, do you know there’s a word that ATC would use to inform the pilots the changes be made of last clearance and this new clearance substitute the previous clearance.
B: Ah, yes, there is, yes.
Q: What word should be used in this situation?
【解析：题干意思为此前发布的许可已经变更，新的许可会替代之前的许可或其中的部分内容，所以是reclear，重新许可】
092
UAL321, caution, unknown balloon over right turning base runway 36, altitude 3000m, moving north bound at 40km per hour.
Q: Why should UAL321 keep good look out?
093
A: I was wondering whether you know the wind shear.
B: Yes, the most hazardous wind shear is the microburst, it can occur beneath a thunderstorm, rain shower or cumulus cloud.
Q: What kind of wind shear is the most dangerous?
094
There are many types of fire extinguishers, such as water, dry foam and BTM. BCF fire extinguishers are used in the cockpit.
Q: What type of fire extinguisher is used in the cockpit?
095
When flying in approach in a strong gust headwind, Vref should be adjusted by half of the headwind and full gust speed.
Q: In windy conditions, how much should Vref be adjusted during an approach?
096
The safety investigation showed that the runway incursion was caused by a communication problem. The pilot switched radio frequencies before the controller corrected his readback.
Q: What caused the communication problem?
097
The pilot is vacating the runway, his takeoff is aborted due to engine failure, he tells the controller he can taxi back by his own power.
Q: What's the pilot's intention?
098
CCA412 heavy, cleared for take off Runway 23L, wind 220 at 15 knots.
Q: Which runway is CCA412 using to take off?
099
Flight152 from Beijing was supposed to arrive at 10 o’clock, but it’s been delayed for at least one hour.
Q: When was the flight supposed to arrive?
100
The greater of weight of the aircraft, the more intense will be the wake turbulence. Particularly when the effective aircraft has a shorter wind span than a general aircraft.
Q: What phenomenon does this statement refer to?
101
Because there was smoke, the commander ordered the passengers in crew to evacuate the aircraft in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Q: Who ordered people to evacuate the aircraft?
102
CSN230, expedite your descent to 6000 meters, upon reaching turn left 30 degrees,
traffic twelve o’clock 10 miles opposite direction, a United 747 climbing to your altitude.
Q: What is the relative motion of the traffic?
103
Guangzhou Departure, CSN6549, airborne 600 meters, climbing 3000 meters, request heading 290 due weather.
Q: What stage of the flight does the transmission refer to?
104
Approach, good morning, CCA512, descending FL200, squawking 4123.
Q: What is the squawk code of CCA512?
105
That arriving flight has a problem, if they can’t extend the flaps, they have to use a longer runway or dump some fuel.
Q: Why would they need a longer runway?
106
The wind is at 040 at 20 knots gusting to 30 knots.
Q: Which direction is the wind coming from?
107
Scanning the sky for other aircraft is important in avoiding mid-air collisions, particularly with flight under visual flight rules.
Q: What is the reason to scan the sky for other aircraft, especially while flying under VFR?
108
A: I’ve been told there are some changes for my departure.
B: Yes, the changes are as follows: climb on runway heading until 6000 feet, then turn right to intercept 235 radial of MT VOR.
Q: Which radial must be intercepted?
109
SIA413 is inbound to Beijing Capital, but there is fog at the airport, and RVRs are the low limits for landing, so the aircraft must hold for improvement in visibility.
Q: Why is SIA413 holding?
110
AFR765, reply not received, if you read, turn left heading 040 degrees, I say again, turn left heading 040 degrees.
Q: What problem might Air France have?
111
BAW505, after departure, contact Approach on 119.7, clear for takeoff runway 25L, wind calm.
Q: Which runway is the runway in use?
112
CCA785, left on F, right on E, hold short at E4.
Q: What are they going to do at E4?
113
We have to take a later flight because they can’t get to the airport in time. There has been a major accident on the main road to the airport so they have to take a detour.
Q: Why can’t they get to the airport in time?
114
The original route was closed due to severe thunderstorms, so they filed an alternate flight plan. It still hasn’t been approved.
Q: Why did they file an alternate flight plan?
115
During routine maintenance, the mechanic found damage to the fan blades, turbine blades, and compressor blades.
Q: Which part or parts of the aircraft were damaged?
116
Traffic will be your 1 o’clock restricted in 12000 feet once you complete the turn.
Q: When will the traffic be at 1 o'clock?
117
While you can minimize barometric altimeter errors, you cannot entirely eliminate the common inaccuracies caused by nonstandard atmosphere conditions.
Q: Which of the following concerning barometric altimeter errors is true?
118
Tower, AFR2136, going around, we encounter severe wake turbulence during the approach.
Q: What caused the turbulence during the approach?
119
ACA215, unknown fast moving traffic 11 o’clock 10 miles crossing left to right.
Q: Where is the unknown traffic?
120
ATC clears NWA146 flight planned track to destination Orange County, standard VORTAC one departure, runway 23R, squawk 2512, call radar 125.6 when airborne.
Q: What is the squawk code?
121
The emergency lights must be armed or turned on during taxiing, takeoff and landing, but not during cruise or before engine start.
Q: When must the emergency lights be armed?
122
Required runway length for takeoff and landing might vary considerably with changes in outside air temperature, runway surface, aircraft load, airfield elevation.
Q: According to the statement, which of the following will NOT affect the required runway length for take off and landing?
123
Moscow Approach, CSN235, over head GCF, 4500 feet on QNH, request joining instructions.
Q: What stage of flight is CSN235 about to carry out next?
124
CCA985, the weather is deteriorating. RVR runway 13 is now only 600 meters.
Q: What do you learn from the statement?
125
There were 2 pilots on board that afternoon, observer in the cockpit jump seat, 3 flight attendants and 89 passengers.
Q: How many people are there in the cockpit?
126
There were 3 flight crew members, 6 flight attendants and only 8 passengers on board DC10.
Q: How many Cabin Crew members were on board the aircraft?
127
Emergency frequency 243.0 is guarded by military aircraft, military towers, most civil towers and radar facilities.
Q: Which of the following does not guard emergency frequency 243.0?
128
SIA919, Beijing Center, turn left heading 220, opposite direction traffic is an Airbus at FL330.
Q: What altitude is the opposite direction traffic flying at?
129
UAL655, hold short of T5, give way to Airbus taxiing for parking.
Q: What does the controller ask the pilot to do?
130
Before flight preparation, the flight crew should give careful thought to make sure endurance and fuel reserves are well about the minima required by the regulations.
Q: Before flight preparation, what should the flight crew consider?
131
Sometimes the controller might provide a weather avoidance clearance to the pilots. Such clearance always contains the direction and distance.
Q: What will be contained in an avoidance clearance?
132
It is essential of the pilot maintain the listening watch on the appropriate frequency as the departure time maybe revised.
Q: What should the pilot do?
133
Clearway is defined area on the ground or water under the control of the appropriate authority. The length of the clearway should not exceed 50 percent the length of the take off run available.
Q: How long should a clearway be according to what you have heard?
134
Ladies and gentlemen, due to our earlier arrival, our Gate is still occupied. We have to wait here for a few minutes until the other plane pushes back.
Q: When can they go to their gate?
135
Hey, look at that. There are some rubbers on the runway, maybe it came from an aircraft tire. Have we had any reports from landing or departing aircraft?
Q: What was on the runway?
136
A: The rudder pedal’s pressure is not sufficient when apply. We suspect it must be leakage in the hydraulic system.
B: We will put an auxiliary hydraulic pump on the system and sort they out.
Q: What should be done to find the problem in the hydraulic system?
137
BAW141, avoid taxiing over broken surface. It is likely to cause bumps.
Q: What does the speaker mean?
138
BAW725, hold short of runway 35L, you are No.2 for departure after the blue Boeing 737.
Q: Where is BAW725 expected to be?
139
New York Departure, good morning, CCA818, climbing 3000 feet, heading 220, direct to ave.
Q: What is the current heading for CCA818?
140
Checklists are used only to verify that the critical items affecting safety have been accomplished.
Q: What kind of items will be checked in checklists?
141
The modern radar systems are so sensitive that they can allow the pilots to land completely blind in perfect safety.
Q: Why can the pilot make a completely blind landing?
142
The controller confused the call signs of two aircraft in the hold and issued the instruction to the wrong one. Fortunately, the crew asked for confirmation, so the controller realized the mistake and made the correction.
Q: What did the crew do after receiving the instructions?
143
Your flight is at FL350, and you are experiencing turbulence. You’d like to climb higher to FL390, but it isn’t available.
Q: Look at the following 4 flight levels. Which level should you request?
144
ACA130, taxi straight to head, the Airbus 320 coming from your right will give way to you at the intersection.
Q: Which aircraft will give way to ACA130?
145
If you look at the weather chart, you might see a low pressure area with precipitation approaching Xi’an.
Q: What kind of weather is expected near Xi’an?
146
A controller instructed CCA101 to leave 9500m for 8900m. He then found his instruction was not correct and changed the instruction by asking CCA101 descending to 9200m.
Q: Which word can be used to express the controller's meaning?
147
Shortly after the engine lost power, its speed decreased to about 1000-1100RPM. The pilot pushed the throttle forward but obtained no response from the engine.
Q: What is the reason for no response from the engine?
148
They said that most passengers of the 737-400 were held up due to a woman getting stuck in the aircraft door while trying to exit the plane!
Q: What had happened?
149
CES554, turn right heading 350, R30 route unavailable due military operations, call you back.
Q: Why did the controller ask the pilot to change the heading?
150
CCA981, we are standing on the stop way, executing emergency evacuation, request emergency services.
Q: What will the crew need?
151
BAW564, stop and hold position. A B737 has taken a wrong turn and is blocking the taxiway.
Q: Why was the pilot instructed to stop?
152
QFA564, we got a suspected cholera patient on board. Request necessary services on landing.
Q: What might be needed on landing?
153
AFR315, FL310 is not available at the moment, the alternative is FL350 advise.
Q: Which statement is true?
154
CCA101, due traffic congestion, make a 360 turn left at your present position.
Q: What is the aircraft expected to do?
155
As you work towards the instrument rating, you are learning to control the airplane more precisely, to navigate by radio aids, to deal with air traffic control, and to make instrument approaches.
Q: Which of the following is not mentioned?
156
The airplane stalled on takeoff because there was an error on the loading sheet and the aircraft was not loaded properly.
Q: What caused the aircraft to become unstable and stall?
157
CSN3321, don't park your aircraft here, the nose of the aircraft should be facing away from the hanger.
Q: What does the speaker mean?
158
CCA101 Heavy, cleared to land RW19R, do overtake the RG on your right, confirm you have them in sight.
Q: Where is the other aircraft?
159
Ailerons, the control surfaces at the outboard ends of wing control roll, pitch is controlled by the elevator and yaw is controlled by the rudder.
Q: Which of the following is not mentioned?
160
Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries are frequently used in turbo propeller aircraft.
Q: According to the statement, what type of aircraft is more likely to have a Ni-Cd battery?
161
During engine start, some pilots think EGT and N1 are the most important to monitor but actually pilots should also monitor N2, fuel flow, start valve open light and engine start switches.
Q: According to the statement, what did some pilots think is the most important to monitor?
162
It is important to monitor tyre temperature prior to takeoff, because increasing temperature can lead to increasing tyre pressure, which causes the tyre to expand possibly to its blowout limit. This can have severe consequences.
Q: Why is it important to monitor tyre temperature before takeoff？
163
BAW721, RVR runway 27, touch down 200m, midpoint 300m, stop end 1000m.
Q: What type of problem will the landing aircraft have?
164
Their flight won't leave on time because they are being held at the gate. They can't push back until the visibility improves.
Q: What's the probable reason for the delay?
165
This is your captain speaking, the weather in Manila is clear with light westerly wind.
Q: Which one of the following describes the weather in Manila?
166
Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking, we have closed the doors and about to push back. Please turn off all electronic equipment.
Q: Which of the following can passengers use?
167
AFR656, when clear crossing traffic, turn left heading 050, confirm your level at 1500m.
Q: When should they make the turn?
168
CSN210, at time 50 a departing Boeing757 reporting wind shear at 800 feet, airspeed loss 20 knots, strong right drift.
Q: What danger might the pilot encounter?
169
The Captain is the commander on board but this doesn't mean he can't listen to other's advice. This is an important rule.
Q: For a captain, what is the proper attitude towards advice?
170
A lot of cabin and flight crews are afraid to approach the captain about a safety concern for fear of how he'll react.
Q: Why are cabin crews afraid to approach the captain?
171
If you are busy and ATC is constantly changing your speed, altitude, heading and frequencies. It can be distracting and frustrating.
Q: What is the main idea of the sentence?
172
After crossing the taxiway, the captain turned around and found that the entire aircraft was on fire. Fire engines were rushing to the scene.
Q: What did the captain see?
173
The flight crew was told to abort the takeoff because the Airport radar system detected a target at the departure end of runway 25.
Q: What was the flight crew told?
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CTL: BAW808, radar can't observe you due to ground clutter, will advise you when contact regained, resume own navigation to Penton intersection.
Q: What happened at that moment?
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CTL: CES5521, Beijing Tower, cleared for takeoff, surface wind 220, 16 m/s.
PIL: Beijing Tower, request hold present position till wind dies down. Advise us when it drops to 13 m/s or less, CES5521.
Q: According to the dialogue, what did the pilot want to do?
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CTL: CCA104, Beijing Control, RVR less than 200m due smog, expect dispersal within 30 minutes. Say intention.
PIL: Beijing Control, endurance 0100, request alternate to Hohhot, CCA104.
Q: According to the dialogue, when will the smog disappear?
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PIL: Beijing Ground, BAW28, problem with tug, request delay pushback for about 15 minutes.
CTL: BAW28, understand require 15 minutes. If exceed 15 minutes, slot time will be reallocated.
Q: According to the controller, what should BAW28 do to avoid further delay?
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PIL: Beijing Departure, BAW28, reaching 4500m.
CTL: BAW28, climb to 9500m, expedite climb until passing 7500m due to opposite traffic, report reaching 8100m.
Q: According to the exchange, which altitude should the aircraft climb to?
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CTL: CCA104, threshold runway 18R is displaced 100m due to broken surface. Change to runway 18L.
PIL: Roger, change to runway 18L, CCA104.
Q: Why was runway 18R inoperative?
180
L: Ramp, CCA165, we are ready to taxi out, but it seems that the chocks haven’t been removed.
RAMP: CCA165, roger, I will advise someone to check.
Q: Why couldn’t CCA165 taxi out?
181
PLT: Beijing Ground, CCA102, request Gate number.
CTL: CCA102, say again request.
PIL: Request Gate number, CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, Gate 06.
Q: What did the pilot request?
182
CTL: CCA102 will lose identification temporarily due fade area, squawk ident in one minute.
PIL: Wilco, CCA102.
Q: What’s the intention of the controller?
183
CTL: CES641, Beijing Control, climb to 11000m due to converging traffic at HUR, pass CDY at 9800m or above.
PIL: Roger, CES641.
Q: What did the controller ask the pilot to do?
184
PIL: Ramp control, AFR208, we have cancelled our departure due to mechanical problem,we would like to stay overnight.
Ramp: AFR208, roger, I will allocate a new stand for you later.
Q: According to the exchange, what did the pilot request?
185
CTL: CSN6101, traffic at 1 o’clock, 30 kilometers, altitude unknown due primary radar.
PIL: Traffic in sight, it’s below me, CSN6101.
Q: According to the exchange, what was the possible reason the controller didn’t know exactly where the traffic was?
186
PIL: Harbin Approach, CSN306, confirm there is no water on runway 11.
CTL: CSN306 unable to confirm right now. So far there has been no report of standing water.
Q: According to the controller’s statement, which of the following is true?
187
PIL: Wuhan Control, CCA101, maintaining FL350, any ride reports for this level?
CTL: CCA101, moderate turbulence is reported up to FL370. But no turbulence report at FL390.
Q: According to the controller, which of the following may be true?
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CTL: AFR108, hold present position, an unserviceable aircraft is on the runway ahead of you. We will tow you to taxiway I, expect change of runway.
PIL: Roger, holding in present position. AFR108.
Q: Why should AFR108 hold in present position?
189
CTL: CES213, a B737 is lined up waiting to depart after you land, expedite vacate runway 25.
PIL: Roger, expedite vacate runway 25, CES213.
Q: What should CES213 do next?
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PIL: Ground, AFR978, we’ve just skidded off taxiway C and we can’t get back to the paving. Left gear appears to be stuck in the mud. Request a tug around.
CTL: AFR978, standby, ground handling said there is no available tug right now.
Q: Why did the pilot request a tug?
191
PIL: Wuhan Control, CES5321, maintain 11900m, estimate HEK 04.
CTL: CES5321, maintain altitude, contact 125.6. Good day.
Q: According to the statement, what was going on?
192
CTL: CES584, expect moderate turbulence between FL250 and FL300.
PIL: Roger, thanks, CES584.
Q: According to the controller, which of the following is correct?
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CTL: CSN2246, continue descending to 3000m, report status.
PIL: We are repairing our supercharger, we can manage it, CSN2246.
Q: What was CSN2246 doing?
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CTL: CSN3009, informed dispatcher of your problem via ACARS so they are aware of your delay of about 30 minutes.
PIL: Roger, CSN3009.
Q: What did the controller inform the pilot?
195
CTL: CES2536, Tower, caution wake turbulence, the recommended distance from the preceding aircraft is 8 kilometers.
PIL: Roger, we are decelerating, CES2536.
Q: According to the instruction, what should the pilot do?
196
CTL: CCA121, proceed offset 2 miles right of track due cross radar signal.
PIL: Roger, proceed offset 2 miles right of track, CCA121.
Q: Why did the ATC inform the aircraft to deviate 2 miles right of track?
197
PIL: CCA102 YAK 18 FL190 estimating KLE 25, request FL210.
CTL: CCA102 maintain present flight level until crossing KLE.
Q: Which level should CCA102 maintain at KLE?
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CTL: CCA918, cleared to land, runway 32, wind 210, 12m/s, covered with thin patches of ice, braking action poor, snow up to 13cm along edges.
PIL: Roger, CCA918.
Q: How thick is the snow along runway edges?
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CTL: CSN301, ILS approach is not possible due to antenna problem, cleared VOR approach runway 21, no delay expected.
PIL: Roger. CSN301.
Q: What was a possible cause of the unserviceable ILS approach?
200
CTL: CCA918, Beijing Tower. Maintenance work is underway near the threshold of runway 25. Expect low visibility due fog and dust. No delay for landing.
PIL: Roger, CCA918.
Q: According to the controller, which of the following is correct?
201
PIL: Ground, CES210, we’re having some difficulty in unhooking the tug, request delay to taxi.
CTL: Roger, CES210, call me back when ready.
Q: Why did CES210 request a delay?
202
PIL: CES2413, request descent.
CTL: CES2413 descend to FL120 cross KYE FL150 or above.
PIL: Descending to FL120, cross KYE FL150 or above, CES2413.
Q: In which level should the aircraft cross KYE?
203
PIL: Wuhan Control, CCA918, request extend hold until 1045.
CTL: CCA918, hold between PM and CG at 6600m, expect further clearance at 1055.
Q: Which is the earliest available clearance time for CCA918?
204
CTL: CSN2013, Beijing Control, direct to KAKAT, resume own navigation, maintain present level for cruising.
PIL: Direct to KAKAT, request 8900m or lower, we have too much fuel, CSN2013.
Q: What’s the intention of the pilot?
205
PIL: Wuhan Tower, CES5256, we lost main gear due hydraulic system problem, we’ll try manual extension.
CTL: CES5256, roger.
Q: What’s the pilot’s intention?
206
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA276, request landing before 10 due to approaching thunderstorm.
CTL: CCA276, continue holding 01 minute.
Q: Which of the following caused the landing request?
207
CTL: BAW216, Beijing Control, radar contact.
PIL: Radar contact, omit position report, BAW216.
CTL: BAW216, roger, report over DKO which is a mandatory point.
Q: According to the statement, which is correct?
208
PIL: Shanghai Approach, CES326, could you brighten the approach lights? The visibility is poor.
CTL: CES326, negative, they are already at maximum.
Q: What did the pilot request?
209
PIL: Beijing Ground, CCA101, Gate 302, ready for taxi.
CTL: CCA101, caution taxiway K is flooded, brake action is medium to poor.
Q: Why should the pilot be cautious during taxi?
210
CTL: CCA2403, Ground, standby for pushback, tail right, an A320 is taxiing from Gate 308.
PIL: Standing by, tail to right, CCA2403.
Q: What should CCA2403 do next?
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PIL: Beijing Control, CSN3627, apologies for the radio unserviceability. We suffered a lightning strike and had some trouble with our radios.
CTL: CSN3627, roger, keep monitor frequency.
Q: Why was CSN3627 asked to keep monitoring?
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CTL: CSN1512, cleared to KM01 arrival, runway 36L, surface wind 320 10m/s, gusting to 13m/s.
PIL: Cleared to KM01 arrival, runway 36L, say again gust information, CSN1512.
Q: What did the pilot want to do?
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PIL: Beijing Control, CSN2132, WXI 35, 9500m, estimating HG 50, next VYK.
CTL: CSN2132, decelerate en route due traffic separation.
Q: What did the controller instruct the pilot to do?
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PIL: Ground, CCA102, how long is the delay going to be?
CTL: CCA102, expect 2 minutes. We have a vehicle conducting a visual inspection of the runway.
Q: Which of the following is the cause of delay?
215
PIL: Beijing Ground, CCA101, engine failure, request tow back to parking bay, and passengers need to transfer to another plane.
CTL: CCA101, roger, tow back to Gate 302.
Q: Which of the following did the pilot request?
216
CTL: CCA121, use caution, taxi slowly to your Gate, there is no marshaller on duty.
PIL: Roger, thanks, CCA121.
Q: According to the statement, which of the following is true?
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CTL: CCA121, Beijing Control, descend to 8900m, report reaching, radar shadow about 50 miles ahead.
PIL: Roger, descend to 8900m, report reaching, CCA121.
Q: According to the information, which of the following is correct for CCA121?
218
PIL: Shanghai Control, ACA208, we caught sight of an emergency beacon on the sea.
CTL: Roger, ACA208, thanks, we will send the message to relative department.
Q: According to the exchange, which is correct?
219
PIL: Beijing Delivery, CCA102, our aircraft is being cleaned, request 10-minute delay.
CTL: Roger, CCA102, call back when ready.
Q: According to the report, what probably was CCA102 doing?
220
CTL: CES263, cleared to Taiyuan, flight planned route, 8400m, expect runway 18L, RENOB 12 departure, initially climb to and maintain 2100m on QNH 1013, approach frequency 129.7, squawk 3201.
Q: Which information in the delivery clearance is correct?
221
PIL: Beijing Ground, CCA6102, vacating the runway.
CTL: CCA6102, taxi to B2 next to an A330 on number one parking spot.
Q: What did the controller instruct the pilot to do?
222
CTL: CCA121, line up and wait, traffic turning upwind.
PIL: Roger, line up and wait, CCA121.
Q: According to the statement, why must CCA121 hold?
223
PIL: Ground, CES3512, we have some problem with magneto, request hold position for check.
CTL: CES3512, roger, call me when ready for taxi.
Q: Which part of the aircraft has a problem?
224
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA102, serious fuel leakage, request return to Beijing airport.
CTL: CCA102, roger, turn right heading 200, expect runway 01.
Q: Why did CCA102 request return to Beijing airport?
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RAMP: CCA102, Quarantine advises that they will get on board your aircraft for a check, please don’t let the passengers off.
PIL: Roger, CCA102.
Q: Why couldn’t the passengers on CCA102 disembark yet?
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CTL: CCA124, climb to 8400m, expedite passing 7800m, caution traffic 10 o’clock 25 kilometers, eastbound B737, 7200m maintaining.
PIL: Looking, CCA124.
Q: What direction was the traffic likely located from CCA124?
227
PIL: Wuhan Ground, CES5215, startup failed, request taxi delay.
CTL: CES5215, do you require GPU assistance?
PIL: Affirm, correction, negative, APU is available now.
Q: What might the pilot want to do?
228
PIL: Beijing Ground, CCA981, request priority takeoff. We have first-aid relief materials on board.
CTL: CCA981, 10-minute delay due heavy snow. We’ll give you clearance as soon as possible.
Q: Why did the pilot request priority takeoff?
229
PIL: Beijing Ground, CCA121, request taxi to runway 18L.
CTL: CCA121, clear to taxi via Z3 A3 B, hold short of runway 18L. There’s a B777 inbound for Gate 16, report when clear.
Q: What has CCA121 been instructed to do?
230
PIL: Beijing Approach, CCA104, request landing on runway 18L.
CTL: Negative, CCA104, Beijing Approach, runway 18L not available, we had the runway foamed for an emergency landing and it is being cleaned up now. Advise use runway 18R.
Q: Why can’t CCA104 land on runway 18L?
231
PIL: Chengdu Control, CSN6161, request emergency descent to 8400m, suspect air convective motion between the two sides of the mountain.
CTL: Roger, CSN6161, descend to 8400m, if unable, call me again.
Q: According to the report, what was the aircraft experiencing?
232
PIL: Beijing Approach, CCA121, request landing runway 36R.
CTL: CCA121, circle to land runway 36L, 36R unavailable due traffic.
Q: What should CCA121 do next?
233
CTL: CCA102, turn right heading 090 for identification.
PIL: Turn right heading 090, CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, radar contact, position 10 miles northwest of HY.
Q: What did the controller intend to do?
234
CTL: CCA102, Beijing Control, I cannot contact CSN6107 on 125.9, if able, pass message aircraft has been radar identified and should maintain present level.
PIL: Wilco, CCA102.
Q: According to the statement, what did the controller do?
235
CTL: CSN6645, Beijing Control, radar shows you are descending, confirm level?
PIL: Present level 10700m, CSN6645, we have been level 05 minutes, has your radar been interrupted?
Q: What did the pilot report to ATC?
236
CTL: CCA101, descend to 3000m, turn left heading 030, continue approach for Hongqiao ILS, runway 36. Report established.
PIL: Descend to 3000m, left heading 030, report established, CCA101.
Q: Which of the following should the crew do?
237
CTL: UAL405 cleared to land.
PIL: Tower, UAL405, we have indications that our landing gear has not fully been extended, request low pass and tower fly-by for visual inspection.
Q: Which of the following statements is correct?
238
PIL: Wuhan Control, CCA108, the aircraft is rolling right and left up to 20 degrees, something is wrong with the rudder.
CTL: CCA108, confirm you have a problem with the radar?
Q: According to the pilot, what was malfunctioning?
239
PIL: Beijing Tower, CCA104, downwind.
CTL: CCA104, extend downwind one minute due departing aircraft, report turning base.
Q: What was the pilot instructed to do?
240
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA102, confirm Shenyang Center frequency is 118.9, we cannot establish contact with them.
CTL: CCA102, we have informed Shenyang Control by phone, try again 118.9.
Q: According to the exchange, which of the following is true?
241
CTL: CES5766, make a 360 turn left for sequencing.
PIL: 360 turn left, CES5766.
Q: What might be the purpose of the controller?
242
PIL: Beijing Tower, CES5549, going around, runway lighting failure.
CTL: CES5549, standard missed approach procedure as published.
Q: What was the cause of the missed approach?
243
CTL: CCA104, expedite taxi, traffic on final, caution shuttle bus is crossing from next intersection, report runway vacated.
PIL: Expediting, report vacated, CCA104.
Q: Why should CCA104 expedite taxiing?
244
CTL: CCA121, climb to and maintain 10100m finally.
PIL: Control, CCA121, request 8900m for cruising due to weight.
CTL: CCA121, due to Shenyang restriction, if above 9500m is not acceptable, you should descend to 7500m or below.
Q: According to the controller’s statement, which level was available?
245
PIL: Control, CCA102, 35km east of WA at 10100m, WA 45, correction 55, request clearance to cross airway R25 at YW.
CTL: CCA102, approved. Cross airway R25 at YW.
Q: According to the pilot, when would CCA102 arrive at WA?
246
PIL: Wuhan Tower, CES435, ready for takeoff.
CTL: CES435, Wuhan Tower, cleared for takeoff, runway 25, after takeoff, turn right heading 300.
Q: What should CES435 do after takeoff?
247
PIL: Departure, CSN305, reaching 3000m. Request climb to 5700m.
CTL: CSN305, climb to 5400m. Expedite climb until passing 4200m, report reaching.
Q: In which level should CSN305 speed up its climb?
248
PIL: Beijing Ground, CCA231, there are flames coming from our No.2 engine. Request emergency service.
CTL: CCA231, roger, fire engines and ambulance will be available in a few minutes.
Q: What problem did the No.2 engine have?
249
PIL: Beijing Ground, CCA918, squawk 1630, runway 25, information S, request taxi to intersection departure A.
CTL: CCA918, taxi via D3 to holding point A, runway 25, there will be a vehicle on B giving way to you.
Q: What should CCA918 do next?
250
PIL: Beijing Tower, CES5117, boarding is conducting, besides, catering is delayed, we will delay 15 minutes, request takeoff after 45.
CTL: Roger, CES5117, delay for 15 minutes.
Q: Why can’t CES5117 take off on time?
251
PIL: Beijing Ground, ACA165, request pushback delay due TCAS failure.
CTL: Roger ACA165, call me when ready.
Q: Why couldn’t the aircraft push back?
252
CTL: CCA101, backtrack to vacate via P3.
PIL: Tower, if available, request vacate via P4, CCA101.
Q: What did the pilot want to do?
253
CTL: CSN6621, a helicopter is patrolling 3 miles north of the extended centerline of runway 18 below 1200m. Do not pass through the localizer.
PIL: Wilco, CSN6621.
Q: According to the controller, where was the helicopter?
254
PIL: London Control, BAW403, we’ve lost pitch control, we need a very long final, request fire services on landing, position 14 miles from threshold, 4000 feet, heading 250.
CTL: BAW403, London, continue this heading for a moment, I’ll give you permission to make a long precision approach immediately.
Q: What did the pilot request?
255
PIL: Beijing Tower, CSN302, no contact at minima, going around.
CTL: CSN302, standard procedure.
Q: What is the reason for going around?
256
PIL: Delivery, CCA334, confirm after departure heading south.
CTL: Negative, for your information, a glider is over near the south field.
Q: Why did the controller deny the pilot’s confirmation?
257
PIL: Departure, AFR456, we are coming back due to a cracked wind screen after a bird strike during departure.
CTL: AFR456, roger, join right hand downwind.
Q: Why did Air France return?
258
PIL: Wuhan Ground, CCA101, request tow Boeing 737 from Stand M5 to maintenance apron due to the nose gear jammed.
CTL: The tow approved via taxiway M to maintenance apron.
Q: What is the problem with the aircraft?
259
PIL: Departure, AFR486, reaching 3000ft.
CTL: AFR486, climb to 9000ft, expedite climb until passing 5000ft, report 7000ft.
Q: In which section of altitude should AFR486 speed up the climb?
260
PIL: Wuhan Approach, AFR132, 25km south of Wuhan, northbound, 2100m.
CTL: AFR132, say intentions.
Q: What does the controller mean?
261
CTL: BAW204, taxi to the holding point runway 27 via taxi way F, J and G.
PIL: F, J and G, to holding point runway 27, BAW204.
Q: What are the taxi routes?
262
CTL: CES345, your departure time is 1400, is that correct?
PIL: Affirmative, that is our planned departure. I will call you 15 minutes before start-up.
Q: When will the pilot contact ATC?
263
PIL: Tower, CCA101, can we take the second right?
CTL: CCA101, negative, back track to exit the runway at first left fast turn turnoff. There are workmen on the second right.
Q: Why did CCA101 have to backtrack?
264
UAL919, we've just been struck by lightning and we'll have to go back to the ramp to check our electrics and make sure there is no damage on the fuselage.
Q: What will the crew do?
265
CES5152, returned to the airport after taking off from Beijing, because a passenger was found not on board while the luggage was on the airplane.
Q: What happened to CES5152?
266
CTL: CCA4106, expedite climb to 9800m, report HZ.
PIL: Unable to accept 9800m due weight. CCA4106.
Q: What does the controller mean?
267
PIL: UAL303, we'll have to go back to the maintenance apron to check our flight controls. We found the rudder pedals are a bit tight.
CTL: UAL303, roger, taxi to stand 12. We'll contact maintenance department.
Q: What is the problem?
268
PIL: CCA101, we are now 4800 meters, passing WZF, information E received.
CTL: CCA101, radar contact, descend to 3000 meters, turn right heading 040, radar vectoring ILS approach runway 36R.
Q: What are the controller’s instructions on new altitude, flight heading, and runway in use?
269
CTL: BAW141 continue on the inner taxiway, at M join the outer taxiway, cross 31L at K.
PIL: OK by the inner taxiway and uh.., M outer taxiway and uh…, K A, cross 31L uh…BAW141.
Q: What is the controller's taxi instruction?
270
PIL: Wuhan Approach, ACA226, fire now under control, cancel distress.
CTL: Roger, ACA226. Break, all stations, distress cancelled.
Q: What are they talking about?
271
CTL: CCA4106, line up after the landing Airbus. Call me when ready for departure.
PIL: Traffic in sight, CCA4106.
Q: What should the pilot do right now?
272
CTL: CES5401, maintain 8400m to HG unless otherwise instructed.
PIL: CES5401, maintain 8400m to HG.
Q: What does the controller mean?
273
CTL: UAL982, climb 7200m on standard and maintain, report passing 6600.
PIL: Roger, climb to 7200m and call passing 6600, UAL982.
Q: What does the controller mean?
274
PIL: Approach, NWA205, maintaining 4800 meters.
CTL: NWA205, roger, squawk 4207, reduce speed 250 knots, report DSG.
Q: What information are included in the controller’s instructions?
275
CTL: CSN5265, pull in to the left, there is a B747 overtaking you on the right.
PIL: Roger, traffic in sight, CSN5265.
Q: What will the pilot do?
276
A: Do you know there’s a word that the controllers use to inform the pilots to ignore the clearance, issues at the beginning of the transmission?
B: Yes, there is an ICAO standard word.
Q: What word are they talking about in this conversation?
277
A: On landing, I noticed the nose gear has a little shimmy.
B: Ok, I'll check it. Eh, the fork looks good and the strut is in the center but the gear has not been locked down properly.
Q: What was the problem with the nose gear on landing?
278
A: There is a height which the pilot must have the runway approach lights in sight, to continue the descent, or if not, must initiate the go-around during the precision approach.
B: The height is very important for safety.
Q: What were they talking about?
279
CTL: ACA233, descend and maintain FL230.
PIL: Control, can we have that at the pilot's discretion?
Q: What was the pilot's intention under this situation?
280
CTL: NWA291, expedite descent to and maintain 3000 feet on QNH1012, join right downwind for runway 21L.
Q: Which level should the aircraft descend to and maintain?
281
CTL: CES402, turn right heading 040, descend to 900m, QFE1002.
Q: Which of the following is true?
282
CTL: CCA101, severe turbulence was reported at FL290 over MRT.
PIL: Roger, request to alter the route because we have some problem with the yaw damper.
Q: What does the pilot want to do?
283
CTL: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, Wuhan Control, this is UAL982, my elevator is jammed in the up position and I cannot control my attitude, nor can I close my throttle.
PIL: UAL982, roger mayday. What is your intention?
Q: Which are involved in the problem?
284
CTL: AFR334, negative to start up. We had an emergency this morning. There is still foam on the runway and it is being cleaned up at the moment.
PIL: Will it be reopened shortly?
CTL: Perhaps in 15 minutes, I will call you back.
Q: Why can't the pilot start up?
285
CTL: BAW141, what is your intention?
PIL: We would like to execute fuel jettison procedure before the approach. BAW141.
CTL: BAW141, turn right heading 350 to HID, hold as published.
Q: What does the pilot intend to do?
286
PIL: Approach, CCA987, we are returning to the airport, we cannot reset takeoff configuration warning.
CTL: CCA987, turn right heading 350, report over HG.
Q: What problem did the crew have?
287
CTL: CES583, maintain flight level 330 to HG unless otherwise instructed.
PIL: Wilco, CES583.
Q: What does the controller mean?
288
CTL: CCA101, you are approaching the boundary. Cross the boundary at own discretion.
PIL: Roger. CCA101.
CTL: CCA101, your ATC clearance will be suspended when you cross the boundary. Report when leaving.
Q: What can you learn from the controller's instruction?
289
PIL: AFR188, we'd like to delay our start-up. Flight operations have just told us we are to pick up 30 passengers from a Lufthansa flight which has been cancelled. I will call you back when we are ready.
CTL: AFR188, departure time 25, start up at own discretion.
Q: Why does the crew want to delay startup?
290
PIL: SIA303, we have just been struck by lightning and we'll have to go back to the apron to check our electrics and make sure there's no damage to the airframe.
CTL: SIA303, roger. Do you require any airport services?
Q: What does the controller mean?
291
Pilots need to attend Full Flight Simulator (FFS) recurrent training every six months, wherein they always practice dealing with emergency situations, such as double hydraulic failure, ditching, engine fire, etc. Thus, if they encountered the problems in real flight, they could make decisions calmly.
Q: According to the statement, which emergency situation was not mentioned?
292
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Beijing Tower, CCA121, we have a fire warning on the main gear, request emergency landing at your airport, position 15 miles south of BOBAK, 1200m maintaining.
Q: Which part of the aircraft was on fire?
293
The pilot saw a flock of birds ahead of the aircraft on final approach, he informed the controller immediately. The controller advised him to make a missed approach but this was rejected due to insufficient fuel. Finally, the pilot made the decision to continue approach and land.
Q: According to the statement, what did the pilot finally do?
294
After suffering an engine failure while cruising at 11900m, the pilot had to disconnect the autopilot and descend because the aircraft could not maintain the altitude due to weight with only 3 engines functioning.
Q: Why couldn't the aircraft maintain the altitude?
295
Smoke appeared at the tail of the aircraft just as it rotated. The controller noticed this and immediately informed the pilots about the smoke and the possibility of a tail strike. The crew returned to the airport and landed safely.
Q: What phase of flight was the aircraft in when the smoke appeared?
296
Beijing Airport information A, 0300. Expect ILS approach runway 36L, runway surface wet. Wind 040, 6m/s. CAVOK, temperature 30, dew point 24, QNH 1010. Work in progress near beginning of runway 36L, taxiway B closed.
Q: Why is taxiway B closed?
297
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, CSN3258, fuel starvation. Endurance 0015. We've been holding beyond capacity. Request priority landing.
Q: Why did CSN3258 request priority landing?
298
PIL: I have received a new NOTAM this morning which contains some procedure changes for your airport.
Dispatcher: Yes, there are two changes. The first change is that the initial approach altitude is 3000m. The second involves the missed approach procedure.
Q: Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
299
CTL: Beijing Airport, 1755, wind 290, 15 gust 10m/s, visibility 2km in light snow, cloud broken 2600, temperature -5, dew point -11, QNH 1021 runway 36L ILS approach in use, RWY 36R closed. Caution: birds in the vicinity of active runway.
Q: According to the information, which of the following is correct?
300
PIL: PANPAN PANPAN PANPAN, Beijing Approach, CSN151, heading 190, thick black cloud above, unsure of my position, request radar vector to Beijing.
Q: According to the report, what was the pilot unsure of?
301
First Officer: Captain, the indication shows the fuel pressure is too low.
Captain: Do fuel quantity check.
First Officer: We can only hold for 20 minutes with the fuel remaining.
Captain: Call Shanghai Control, request priority landing.
Q: Why did the crew request priority landing?
302
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Beijing Control, CCA918, right-side windshield was smashed by unknown object, first officer was injured, request immediate return to Beijing and emergency assistance on arrival.
CTL: CCA918, roger MAYDAY.
Q: What caused the broken windshield?
303
CTL: CES2501, you've gone the wrong direction, departure runway 18, turn right from your present position and taxi along the yellow line to taxiway B, hold short of next intersection.
Q: According to ATC’s instruction, which of the following should CES2501 do?
304
PIL: Ground, engine 2 cannot be started, suspect fuel supply problem.
CTL: Say intention, back to Gate or hold for check?
PIL: We want to taxi to an open space for detailed inspection.
Q: According to the exchange, what would the pilot do?
305
PIL: PANPAN PANPAN PANPAN, CES2102, an old man on board is unconscious, he has a very high fever, request emergency diversion to Zhengzhou. Leaving FL180 for FL150.
CTL: Roger PANPAN, CES2102, diversion approved, medical assistance ready on arrival.
Q: Why did CES2102 want to divert to Zhengzhou?
306
PIL: MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY, CES268, request divert to Shanghai for landing, smoke is detected in the rear cargo compartment, extinguisher has been discharged, require fire service on landing.
CTL: CES268, roger Mayday, fire service will be ready on arrival.
Q: What did the crew do when they detected the fire?
307
PIL: Guangzhou Control, CSN2453, meteorological radar indicates there is a large CB ahead of us, request higher level to fly over the clouds.
CTL: CSN2453, standby.
Q: What was the pilot’s intention to avoid the CB?
308
PIL: PANPAN PANPAN PANPAN, Beijing Control, CES2503, request priority landing on your field, the battery is down, endurance 0030.
CTL: CES2503, Beijing, roger PANPAN, direct to HUR.
Q: Why did the pilot request priority landing?
309
PIL: PANPAN PANPAN PANPAN, Wuhan Control, CSN2013, a passenger on board suffered a stroke, request priority landing on your field.
CTL: CSN2013, roger PANPAN. Priority landing delayed due military activity restriction, can you hold 03 minutes to avoid the activity?
Q: Why did the pilot request priority landing?
310
PIL: MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY, Shanghai Control, QFA808, emergency descent due rapid depressurization. Now turning right heading 090, descending to 3900m.
CTL: QFA808, Shanghai Control, roger Mayday.
CTL: All stations, emergency descent in progress from 8100m over HZ, all aircraft below 8100m in the vicinity of HZ leave this area to the east immediately.
Q: According to the information, which aircraft should change direction?
311
PIL: PANPAN PANPAN PANPAN, Beijing Control, CES515, request alternate to Beijing airport. We have a sick passenger, he was shivering, and now has fainted.
CTL: CES515, roger PANPAN, standby.
Q: Which of the following is true about the sick passenger?
312
PIL: Ground, UAL856, request tow truck, taxiway is icy, we’ve just slipped off the taxiway.
CTL: UAL856, roger, confirm no passenger injured?
PIL: Affirm, passengers are all right, UAL856.
Q: According to the transmission, which of the following occurred?
313
CTL: CCA102, cleared to HG 060 radial, 20 km DME, hold on the 060 radial HG VOR at 20km DME, maintain 6300m, inbound track 240, right hand pattern, expect further clearance at 1545.
Q: According to the statement, which of the following instructions is correct?
314
PIL: Wuhan Approach, CES2567, the warning light of the main landing gear indicates red, source unidentified, request hold at ZF.
CTL: CES2567, Wuhan Approach, roger. Turn left direct to ZF, hold as published.
Q: According to the report, what’s the probable problem with the aircraft?
315
PIL: Beijing Approach, UAL689, we have got a control problem, yaw damper inoperative. Request hold over HUR to make further checks.
CTL: Roger, UAL689, turn left direct to HUR. Any other problems?
PIL: Now we’ve lost control of the pitch trim, call you back, UAL689.
Q: According to the exchange, which of the following was not a problem?
316
PIL: PANPAN PANPAN PANPAN, Shanghai Approach, CES2065, smoke warning light is on, request priority landing, suspect air conditioning system problem.
CTL: Roger PANPAN, CES2065, descend to and maintain 2100m, runway 26, you are number one.
Q: Which of the following is probably the cause of the pilot’s request for priority landing?
317
PIL: PANPAN PANPAN PANPAN, Beijing Tower, CSN336, nonretracted landing gear, request return to Beijing airport.
CTL: CSN336, Beijing, roger, turn left heading 090, maintain 1800m, if able state cause of problem.
PIL: Possible hydraulic system failure, CSN336.
Q: According to the statement, what problem did CSN336 have?
318
PIL: MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY, Beijing Control, BAW038, hydraulic system failure, request turn right heading 030, emergency descent to 3600m.
CTL: Roger Mayday, BAW038, turn right heading 030, descend to 3600m approved.
Q: According to the passage, what problem did the aircraft have?
319
PIL: Maintenance, cockpit, crossfeed valve failure, can you check and repair it as soon as possible? Otherwise we have to stop overnight due to curfew.
Mechanic: Roger, cockpit, we'll try our best.
Q: According to the pilot, which of the following is possibly correct?
320
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA106, request descent to 7500m or lower due pack failure.
CTL: Roger, CCA106, descend to 7500m.
PIL: Descend to 7500m, CCA106, there is insufficient fuel remaining, request non-stop flight.
Q: What did the pilot intend to do?
321
Before the plane leaves, the captain received the latest NOTAM reporting that taxiway A3 is newly repaired on the second mid-section of left side, edge light of taxiway B2 is inoperative and traffic is present within 20NM radius of 015835N 1022025E.
Q: Which of the following situation is not included in the NOTAM?
322
The flight crew couldn't retract the main landing gear after takeoff, so they tried manual operation but this failed. The captain suspected the wheel axle was jammed, so they wanted to return to land.
Q: Why did the flight crew want to return to land?
323
PIL: PANPAN, PANPAN, PANPAN, Shanghai Control, CES5066, request priority landing, two men on board are fighting, suspect both are drunk. One of them is badly hurt, require medical assistance on arrival.
CTL: CES5066, roger PANPAN. Turn left heading 180, runway 26, you are number one.
Q: According to the report, which of the following is NOT true?
324
PIL: PANPAN, PANPAN, PANPAN, Nanjing Approach, CSN8895, port engine EGT is abnormal, suspect bird injestion, request priority landing.
CTL: CSN8895, Nanjing Approach, turn right heading 330, cleared for ILS approach runway 36R, you are number one.
CTL: CSN8895, radar service terminated, position 20km south of touchdown, contact Tower 118.1.
Q: What problem did the aircraft have?
325
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Shanghai Control, BAW028, we have smoke in the cockpit, request immediate descent.
CTL: BAW028, roger MAYDAY. Turn right heading 300, descend to 4500m, correction descend to 5400m.
PIL: Request descent to minimum safe altitude, BAW028.
Q: What did the pilot request?
326
PIL: PANPAN, PANPAN, PANPAN, Beijing Control, CCA132, we just intercepted an urgency call from CCA206, a passenger with suspected heart attack, request priority landing, the position of the aircraft is 50km east of BAV, 8100m maintaining.
Q: According to the report, which of the following is true?
327
Capital airport information F 1500UTC. Wind calm, VIS 8 kilometers, CAVOK. Temperature 15, dew point 12, QNH 1008. Landing runway 02L and 02R. Runway 02L landing localizer not operational.
Q: Which of the following statements is correct?
328
Captain: The right engine exhaust gas temperature is approaching starting limit right now. It seems to be a hot start. We're commencing aborting engine start procedure.
Maintenance: Roger. We'll check it for you after it's fully shutdown.
Q: What was the captain's concern with the right engine?
329
CTL: SIA321, taxi to holding point G1, follow B737 taxing southbound on the apron on your right. Caution work in progress adjacent to the taxiway, north of the intersection of taxiways A and D3.
Q: Where was the work in progress?
330
PIL: PANPAN, PANPAN, PANPAN, Beijing Approach, CES5231, engine-driven generator inoperative, VYK 32, 5100m, using battery feeding. Endurance 0040. Request priority landing.
CTL: CES5231, Beijing Approach. Follow VYK01 Arrival, runway 18L. You are number one.
PIL: Follow VYK01 Arrival, runway 18L, CES5231.
Q: How long can CES5231 stay in the air with the fuel remaining?
331
When the captain discovered that onboard there was an obese passenger who had taken up nearly two seats, he refused to take off. While some people feared that this was a policy violation, the captain explained that he was concerned the passenger could not be safely evacuated in an emergency.
Q: According to the statement, the captain was concerned about which type of passenger?
332
During climbing, the aircraft nearly stalled. The flight crew suspected it was probably because the cargo wasn't tied down properly and shifted in the rear hold, so the captain requested return.
Q: Why did the pilot request return?
333
The weather forecast reported that a tornado around 6km in diameter was in the north of the Hainan area, and there was severe turbulence in that area. Scattered cumulonimbus with maximum tops to 15000m.
Q: Which weather condition was not mentioned in the report?
334
For pre-flight checks, the captain generally performs the walk-around, gets the weather and deals with Weight and Balance. The captain is usually reviewing the weather, flight plan, NOTAMs, performance and fuel issues.
Q: According to the statement, who will do the walk-around check?
335
Captain: Our right wing tip must have been hit by birds, leading edge flap sustained minor damage.
Mechanic: OK, I will have a check and fix the problem.
Q: According to the exchange, which of the following is correct?
336
PIL: Beijing Control, ACA867, No.2 engine flame out, fire under control now, dense smoke is spreading in cabin, some passengers are coughing heavily due oxygen masks out of service, request priority landing and medical assistance on arrival.
CTL: ACA867, roger, turn right heading 120, radar vector for ILS approach runway 01.
Q: According to the passage, which of the following is correct?
337
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA918, No.2 engine flamed out, request dump fuel and return to Beijing airport.
CTL: CCA918, direct to YV, after YV fly heading 350 radar vector for fuel dumping, start dump. When fuel dump completed, turn left heading 255, climb to and maintain 4500m.
Q: What was the initial heading for fuel dumping?
338
PIL: Beijing Approach, CSN203, we have been struck by an unidentified object, rear fuselage damaged, right flap lost, request priority landing and radar vector to final approach.
CTL: CSN203, you are number one, radar vector for landing.
Q: Why did the pilot ask for priority landing?
339
PIL: Wuhan Control, CSN303, 4 hijackers with guns are attempting to hijack our aircraft, they're holding 2 of the flight attendants hostage, and have hurt 3 passengers. Request immediate landing.
CTL: CSN303, roger, cleared ILS approach runway 22, you are number one.
Q: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
340
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Guangzhou Approach, CSN3517, we have a fire in the rear cabin, request emergency descent.
CTL: Roger MAYDAY, descend to and maintain 1800m, we've informed firefighting units.
PIL: Fire under control now, request priority landing as a precaution, CSN3517.
Q: Where was the fire?
341
Pilots communicate with ATC using radio telephone, but radio is not always reliable. Various disturbances can make communication unsmooth, and even radio broadcasting sometimes cut in and out.
Q: Which of the following was mentioned as a possible cause of radio interference?
342
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Beijing Control, CCA101, 8900m maintaining, we encountered icing when descending through the fog layer, request continue descent, buildup of ice on the windshield wipers.
CTL: CCA101, roger MAYDAY, descend to 3900m.
Q: According to the pilot, which of the following is likely true?
343
In flight icing condition exists when the air temperature is below freezing with some water in the cloud is liquid, the most important feature of the cloud that affect ice build-up is the multi-quantity water in the cloud, and the size of water droplets, generally, the first signs of icing problem are decreasing airspeed, decreasing climb rate or higher than normal power setting for selected airspeed.
Q: What is one of the first signs of icing problem?
344
This is the captain speaking, welcome on board flight 305 to New York, we have closed the door at this time, however, there will be a short delay due to the air traffic congestion, we have been informed we'll have to wait another 10 minutes to pushback.
Q: How long will flight 305 wait before pushback?
345
PANPAN, PANPAN, PANPAN, AFR4095, Boeing 737, we've shutdown No.2 engine due to a bird strike, heading now 320, altitude 600m, current position 10 miles south of RTD, request return for immediate landing.
Q: Why was the engine shutdown?
346
PANPAN, PANPAN, PANPAN, NWA401 declaring an emergency, we have to shut down No.2 engine due to bird strike and engine lost power, request return for immediate landing. Current position 10 miles south of YHU.
Q: Why was the engine shutdown?
347
A: There are different types and degrees of pre-flight inspection.
B: Ah, yes, the individual components will be replaced based on the landing, flying hours, and other requirements.
Q: What are the requirements for the replacement of individual item?
348
A: Did you hear what captain Michael said? There were something about the date when the flight plan reports would be true.
B: Yes, he said we did hand the flight plan reporting whenever we finish the filing, but they must be on Nov. 13rd if not before.
Q: When would the flight plan reports be given to the captain?
349
There are some basic common sense practices you need to follow when making radio calls, and important one is listen before you transmit, keening the transmitter when someone else's transmitting will jam the frequency, remember, it's a party line, it's unprofessional and ineffective to stab on a communication between others.
Q: What is the man mainly talking about?
350
In a serious emergency situation, pilots may make a MAYDAY call require immediate assistance. In other serious situations, pilots make PANPAN calls. P.A.N. means possible assistance needed. This is used when there's state of urgency, but the dangerous not life threatening right now. The pilot may request advise and take necessary steps to fix the problem.
Q: What does the PANPAN abbreviation P.A.N. mean?
351
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, BAW141, B747, we have a total electrical failure, request emergency landing, currently 10km west of Taiyuan, passing 7800m, heading 120.
Q: What problem does BAW141 have?
352
Last week, while we were preparing to pushback, I got a call from the purser. One of the passengers was yelling at another passenger. I immediately call for security to come onto the plane to take the passenger off. The passenger was very big and heavy, so there was quite a struggle, but eventually he was taking off and we were able to be on our way.
Q: Why did security have to come onto the plane?
353
My friend is really angry at the airline. Last week, he had a reservation for a flight to Shanghai for an important meeting, but he couldn't get on the flight even though he got to the airport in plenty of time. The Gate personnel apologized and offered him some money, but he refused the money. Instead, he's taking legal action against the airline.
Q: Which statement is correct?
354
We were at 10500m, and there was increasing turbulence, other flights were reporting much less turbulence at 12500m, but we were still too heavy to go that high. The controller said we could either climb to 11500m, or descend to below 9500m. There was a lot of traffic in the area, so our choices were limited.
Q: Which of the following altitudes could be requested?
355
The localizer transmitter is situated on the extended runway center line beyond the stop end. The localizer being normally defines a center line of the runway and extends along the approach path for 25 miles with 40 ILS channels within the frequency range of 108.10 to 111.95mhz to provide pilots with course guidance.
Q: What is localizer used for?
356
Aircraft manufacturers are using lighter materials to construct aircraft and reduce fuel costs. However, some new aircraft may not be as effective as surviving lightning strikes as older aircraft which were built with aluminum, a good conductor. The carbon fiber wing-tip of some regional plane is an example. In a recent incident, the wing-tip of a CRJ was reportedly damaged by lightning.
Q: What safety problem may new aircraft have due to lighter weight materials?
357
Three elements are required for a fire: the oxygen, a combustible material such as passenger bags, computery equipment or fuel, and ignition source, such as heat. The most practical way to eliminate a fire is to remove the oxygen supply.
Q: According to the statement what is the best way to put out a fire?
358
A: The main objective of AIS airdrome unit is to provide the pilot with aeronautical information for a flight.
B: In fact, it's very important to provide information in such way that for facilitate self-briefing for pilots to obtain the required information.
Q: What is the main idea of this conversation?
359
Most radios of current manufactures have the 360 or 720 channel capacity. 360-channel radio uses 50 KHz spacing between the channels, such as 118.05 and 118.0. 720-channel doubles the frequencies available by using 25 KHz spacing.
Q: What spacing does a 360-channel radio have between channels?
360
A: Do you know there is a word that controllers use to inform the pilot to know a taxi clearance issued at the beginning of a transmission?
B: Yes, there's an ICAO standard word.
Q: What word should be used in the situation?
361
Weather conditions are important, so pilots often receive weather updates. Updated weather information includes wind speed and direction. If the wind direction is changing, the heading is given as a range, such as variable from 150 to 210 degrees. This information is particularly important for takeoff and landing.
Q: Besides speed, what other information about wind is particularly important for takeoff and landing?
362
A rapid exit taxiway is connected to a runway at acute angle, and design to allow landing airplanes to turn off runway at higher speeds. Then by minimizing runway occupancy time, so as to increase runway efficiency.
Q: At what angle should the rapid exit taxiway be connected with the runway?
363
PANPAN, PANPAN, PANPAN, Manila Tower, CCA982, we have an engine fire warning light. We have completed emergency checklist procedure, warning light remains illuminated. However, there are no visible signs of fire. We'll need to vacate the runway, request taxi instructions.
Q: Why does the pilot make the urgency call?
364
Heathrow information C: Clouds scattered at 3000 feet, broken at 5000 feet. Wind 210 at 8 knots, visibility 2 miles in light rain. Report established on ILS runway 23.
Q: What is the cloud cover at 5000ft?
365
In the early days of flight, pilots find their way by following landmarks such as rivers, streams or railroads. This method is called pilotage. Today, fly by pilotage is normally accomplished by comparing symbols on aeronautical charts with the corresponding features on the earth surface.
Q: Which of the following can best explain pilotage flight?
366
Good morning ladies and gentlemen from the flight deck, welcome aboard Trans World Airlines flight 455 to Saint Louis. We have levelled off and cruising at 35000 feet. We are turning off the fasten seat belt sign now, but for your safety please keep your seat belt fasten when in your seats.
Q: Which of the following is flight 455 now doing?
367
A bomb threat closed a large airport, so many aircraft were diverted to a smaller airport about an hour away. Because of the large number of the diverted aircraft, the taxiways at the smaller airport were blocked. As a result, planes had to taxi onto a single active runway. Taxi to the opposite end, turn around and then take off.
Q: Why did aircraft have to use the active runway as a taxiway?
368
Star Engine System is an aircraft engine manufacture. It used to be a very profitable company. In fact, it was profitable until about 5 years ago when it failed to design more fuel efficient engines and had some serious safety problems. Its engines didn't do well in high power stress tests.
Q: What's one reason the company hasn't done well?
369
Some kinds of weather can severely degrade the performance of an aircraft, such as turbulence and mountain waves. Icing conditions can also be very dangerous. Pilots need to know that freezing rain, clouds, or drizzle can cause ice to build up on the critical surfaces of an aircraft.
Q: What kind of weather causes severe icing conditions?
370
Passengers on a flight to Shanghai from Beijing are angry at the airline. About 20 minutes after takeoff, they had to turn back because the cabin temperature was very hot. The cabin crew had doubt the air conditioning problem even before they takeoff and had informed the captain, but he decided to takeoff anyway. After returning to Beijing, the airline didn't apologize or offer compensation for the delay which was more than 3 hours.
Q: When was the captain informed of the problem?
371
SIA146, clear taxi runway 10 via V1 and V2, we advise low visibility procedures are enforce. RVRs runway 10, 250 meters, midpoint 220, stop end 200 meters.
Q: What is the midpoint RVR on runway 10?
372
An aircraft has just taken off. The crew's expecting to turn right and proceed to waypoint YB which is the exit point on the SID. As they pass 600 meters, departure control instructs them to turn right and proceed direct to VINIE, a waypoint that the crew doesn't understand or recognized, so the crew decides to contact departure control.
Q: Why does the crew need to contact departure control?
373
My best friend used to fly for Thai Airways. He lived there for more than 10 years until he was offered a much better job with Air France. Now, he's trying to decide whether he should take an even better job with Air China or stay in France. One problem is that he doesn't speak Chinese.
Q: Which statement is correct?
374
Pilots are urged in own interests to request assistance from the emergency services as soon as there is any doubt about the safe conduct in the sky.
Q: When should pilot request assistance from emergency department?
375
AFR145 is currently en route from Paris to Heathrow, the aircraft was descending to 3000ft and requesting direct to TLA. Air traffic control didn’t grant their request due to conflicting aircraft at 3000ft.
Q: Why did air traffic control deny the request from AFR145?
376
Situations which require immediate crew action are indicated by red warning lights, located in the area of the pilot’s primary field vision. Situations which require timely crew action by the flight crew are indicated by amber caution lights. Blue lights do not require immediate crew attention.
Q: Which lights require timely crew action according to the statement?
377
Regulations specify when you must use supplemental oxygen. If you are performing a flight with the cruise altitude over 12000 feet, you should consult these regulations. As a general rule, consider using supplemental oxygen when you fly above 10000 feet during the day or above 5000 feet at night.
Q: When, generally speaking, should supplemental oxygen be used?
378
A British airway's Boeing 737 skidded off the runway at Orly airport in Paris on Nov 16th, 2006 while landing in bad weather. There were no fatalities although 10 passengers and 2 crew members were injured. The plane received minor undercarriage damage.
Q: How many people died in the accident in Paris?
379
RVR is runway visual range, it represents the range which the runway's high-intensity lights could be seen in the direction of landing along the runway. RVR values and measured 3 points along the runway. These are touchdown point, mid-point and end-point also known as stop end.
Q: At which runway points is RVR NOT measured?
380
The safety investigation showed that the flight was under time pressure because of the duty time limits for the crew. Fog was rolling in and visibility was near or below the minimum for legal takeoff. If they didn't take off soon, they would have to return to the gate and delay the flight for another day so the captain decided to take off immediately.
Q: Why did the captain decide to take off in poor conditions?
381
Captain: Ladies and gentlemen, we have to return to the gate for more fuel due to the traffic control.
Passenger: We wanna depart immediately.
Captain: I am qualified in ditching. So, do you want to get gas or get wet?
Q: What is the dispute between the crew and passengers?
382
Captain: Purser, please tell the passengers the taxi will be very slow as I can barely see anything.
Purser: Ok.
Purser: Ladies and gentleman, the Captain just advised he is lost. He has all his maps out and has called the follow-me-van, but it will take a long time to get to the gate. Please be patient.
Q: What does the purser mean?
383
First Officer: Captain, the controller inquired whether you could maintain visual of the Northwest DC-9 after takeoff for minimum separation.
Captain: I can keep the deck angle high and not let the speed build up to increase the separation.
Q: What did the controller ask for?
384
Flight Attendant: Captain, there is panic in the cabin, some passengers are scared. They are terrified at the fire outside the right window.
Captain: Roger. Advise passengers to remain calm. Everything is under control. We are on final. We will land very soon.
Q: Why were the passengers frightened?
385
Captain: The braking pressure is not sufficient. We suspected there must be a leak in the hydraulic system.
Mechanic: We are working on it. But all hydraulic lines seem to be in good order.
Q: Why did the pilot suspect a leakage in the hydraulic system?
386
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, from the flight deck, welcome aboard EVA airline flight 455 to Hongkong, we have leveled off and cruising at 35000ft, we are turning off the “fasten the seatbelt” signs now but for your safety, please make your seatbelts while in your seat.
Q: Which of the following is flight 455 now doing?
387
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Urumqi Control, AFR561, request immediate descent, we're running into dust cloud, possible volcanic ashes, No.2 engine flame out.
CTL: AFR561, roger, descend to 8100m.
Q: What might the aircraft encounter?
388
CTL: CCA102, cleared for takeoff.
PIL: Taking off, CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, stop immediately, I say again, stop immediately, flames coming from left main gear.
PIL: Stopping and activating escape slides, request emergency services, CCA102.
Q: Why did the pilot activate escape slides?
389
PIL: Beijing Ground, CSN6104, No.2 engine failure, request back to apron.
CTL: CSN6104, roger, is there any other problem?
PIL: Affirm, APU inoperative, the crossbleed valve malfunctioned, request taxi back via shortest route, CSN6104.
Q: Which problem did the pilot NOT report?
390
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Wuhan Control, CCA102, electrical failure due lightning, emergency circuit still functioning, request divert to the nearest airport.
CTL: CCA102, roger Mayday, cleared to divert to Wuhan, descend to 8100m, turn right heading 090, radar vectors.
Q: According to the exchange, which of the following is NOT correct?
391
CTL: CSN203, Wuhan Approach. Read you 2. I say again, turn right heading 330 and descend to 4200m.
PIL: Roger, right heading 330 and descend to 4200m, leaving 6000m. We had a lightning strike, suspect some trouble with radios. Operations are normal now, CSN203.
Q: Which of the following problems might the aircraft have encountered?
392
CTL: CCA121, climb to 11600m.
PIL: Unable CCA121. That's too high for us. Request climb to 11300m.
CTL: CCA121, negative, only even levels available. Maintain 10100m or change request.
Q: What was the controller's intention?
393
PIL: Ground, CCA121, request a tug around, we've just skidded off taxiway C, we can't get back on to the apron, left gear appears to be stuck in the mud.
CTL: CCA121, standby, ground handling says there is no tug available until 1015.
Q: According to the exchange, why did the pilot need a tug?
394
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Beijing Departure, CCA101, request return to airport, dense smoke coming out of No.4 engine nacelle, suspect fire.
CTL: CCA101, roger MAYDAY. Turn left heading 090.
Q: What might have caused the pilot to request return?
395
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Shanghai Approach, AFR230 heavy, request immediate landing, we were hit by a light aircraft.
CTL: AFR230, roger MAYDAY. Maintain heading, you are number one. Confirm current condition.
PIL: Left aileron is out of control due torn-off wing tip, AFR230.
Q: According to the dialogue, which part of the aircraft was hit?
396
PIL: Control, AFR126, over SZ, maintaining 11300m, TZH 01, estimate KM at 45.
CTL: AFR126, direct to KM, HUR then LADIX.
PIL: Roger, direct to KM, then LADIX, AFR126.
CTL: AFR126, direct to KM, HUR then LADIX.
Q: According to the controller, which of the following tracks should AFR126 fly?
397
PIL: Departure, CES321, passing 1800m, climbing to 5100m. Request climbing to 5400m.
CTL: CES321, initially climb to 5100m, report passing 2400m.
PIL: Climb to 5100m, wilco, CES321.
Q: What should CES321 do next?
398
CTL: CCA121, Departure, radar contact, cancel SID turn left heading 360, maintain 5400m, expect short delay at that level due crossing traffic.
PIL: Roger. Cancel SID, turn left heading 360 and maintain 5400m, CCA121.
CTL: CCA121, traffic is well cleared now, climb to and maintain 6600m.
Q: What should CCA121 do next?
399
PIL: Beijing Approach, NWA476, request priority landing. We've got a passenger on board who developed a fever and two passengers next to him had slight coughs, suspected swine flu cases.
CTL: NWA476, descend to 3000m, straight in approach runway 18R, first to land.
Q: Why did NWA476 request priority landing?
400
PIL: Beijing Control, CSN309, what are the delays like? We've been holding for over 30mins.
CTL: CSN309, Beijing Control. Still waiting for military clearance.
PIL: If clearance not available, request radar vector to deviate military airspace, CSN309.
CTL: CSN309, now cleared, turn right direct to WXI.
Q: What did the crew want to do to avoid further delay?
401
PIL: PANPAN, PANPAN, PANPAN, CSN309. Decompression in the cockpit. Request priority landing. We heard a thump, our windshield panel appears to be cracked by hailstones.
CTL: CSN309. Roger PANPAN. Report your position.
PIL: 3 miles DME north of BOBAK at 6000m, CSN309.
CTL: CSN309, follow BOBAK01 Arrival, runway 36L, you are number one.
Q: According to the pilot's report, which is NOT correct?
402
CTL: CCA102, Beijing Tower, go around, I say again go around, the preceding aircraft is unable to vacate the runway.
PIL: Going around, CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, orbit right, runway still blocked.
PIL: Wilco, CCA102.
Q: Why should CCA102 make missed approach?
403
PIL: CSN3471, ready to depart F for landing, expect a normal landing.
CTL: CSN3471, turn left heading 350 for right base runway 18L.
PIL: Left heading 350, runway 18L, CSN3471.
Q: What was CSN3471 doing prior to the controller's instructions?
404
PIL: Guangzhou Approach, CSN332. Request return to Guangzhou airport. We are unable to deploy our speed brake, possible structural damage.
CTL: CSN332, roger. Turn left, direct to YKI. Further track shortening and runway will advise shortly.
Q: What problem did CSN332 have?
405
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, CCA101, engine fire, on short final, request fire services on arrival.
CTL: Fire services on arrival, roger, CCA101. Do you require an ambulance?
PIL: Affirm. Request emergency evacuation on arrival, CCA101.
Q: What will CCA101 not require on arrival?
406
PIL: Harbin Control, CES2301, maintaining FL180, ice building up on windshield, confirm severe icing in the area?
CTL: CES2301, descend to and maintain FL150, severe icing from FL180 upward.
Q: Why should CES2301 descend to FL150?
407
PIL: PANPAN, PANPAN, PANPAN, Wuhan Approach, CCA102, bird strike, aircraft under control, but No.1 engine flame out after bird ingestion, require landing but request dump fuel for 8mins first.
CTL: Roger PAN, CCA102. Proceed to YV at 4200m, after passing YV, heading 350 for dumping.
Q: What caused the engine problem?
408
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, CES5402, we heard a loud explosion, severe vibration on the left side, we might be in some trouble here.
CTL: CES5402, roger MAYDAY. Advise intentions.
PIL: Standby. We're sorting out what is going on, CES5402.
CTL: CES5402, roger.
Q: What did the pilot intend to do?
409
PIL: Beijing Control, UAL897, POLHO 42, 10700m maintaining, squawk 0026, request 11300m.
CTL: UAL897, Beijing, radar contact, can you accept 11900m? If unable, descend to 10100m.
Q: Which levels are available for UAL897?
410
PIL: Wuhan Control, CCA102 estimating VW 32, descending to 3600m.
CTL: CCA102, Wuhan, hold at VW as published, expect further clearance at 49, landing delays due to military activity.
Q: According to the statement, how long would the aircraft be delayed?
411
PIL: Ramp Control, CES256, the catering truck has not arrived, could you check it for me?
CTL: CES256, since there are a lot of diverting aircraft, catering will be slower than usual. Call you back.
Q: According to the statement, what might be the cause of the delay?
412
PIL: PANPAN, PANPAN, PANPAN, Beijing Approach, AFR261, 30 miles east of KM at 6300m, epidemic on board, request priority landing and quarantine measures.
CTL: Roger PAN, AFR261, priority landing approved, we'll report to organize evacuation.
Q: According to the passage, why evacuation should be taken?
413
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Beijing Control, CCA102 heavy, request return to Beijing, rear cabin on fire.
CTL: CCA102 heavy, roger. Confirm dangerous cargo on board?
PIL: We have some chemicals for industrial use in the hold, CCA102.
Q: According to the report, what kind of cargo is on board?
414
CTL: CCA102, Beijing Control, descend to FL260, thunderstorms reported 20 miles ahead of you.
PIL: Roger, request proceed offset 10 miles right of track, CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, approved, when cleared of weather, direct to VYK.
Q: What did the crew request?
415
CTL: CCA918, unidentified helicopter traffic in this area, 1800m unverified, report traffic in sight.
PIL: Roger, CCA918.
CTL: CCA918, if unable to sight that traffic, hold present position.
PIL: Wilco, CCA918.
Q: Under what condition should CCA918 hold position?
416
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA102, maintaining 7500m, heading 110, request 9500m.
CTL: CCA102, negative. 8900m approved. Report reaching 8100m.
PIL: Roger, CCA102.
Q: According to the instruction, at which level should CCA102 report?
417
PIL: Delivery, CCA102, request 15-minute delay for takeoff. Two passengers couldn't board due disease outbreak, so we have to off-load their luggage.
CTL: CCA102, roger delay, expedite unloading.
Q: Why did the crew request a delay?
418
PIL: Beijing Control, CES328, TCAS indicates opposite traffic climbing towards us. Can you confirm that traffic's intended level?
CTL: CES328, roger. That traffic is climbing to FL310, left converging and will cross from your 11 o'clock.
Q: Which is NOT correct according to the passage?
419
PIL: Beijing Control, BAW245, 45km southeast of Beijing at 8900m, estimate POLHO at 55, request cross route R343 at POLHO.
CTL: BAW245, Beijing Control, cross R343 at POLHO approved, 55 or before.
Q: When should the pilot cross R343?
420
CTL: CCA121, report sighting traffic on your 11 o'clock below.
PIL: Looking, CCA121.
PIL: Negative contact, CCA121.
CTL: CCA121, a 747 on your 12 o'clock below, now ahead of you on final for runway 18L, report in sight.
PIL: Still negative contact, advise, CCA121.
CTL: CCA121, standby.
Q: What did the pilot report?
421
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA201, leaving FL250 for FL200.
CTL: CCA201, Beijing Control, your transmission is partly broken up. Confirm leaving flight level 240?
PIL: Negative. We're leaving 250. I say again 250, CCA201.
CTL: CCA201, roger.
Q: According to the exchange, which of the following is correct?
422
PIL: Beijing Control, UAL782, we have fast moving traffic in front of us. It appears to be a military aircraft. We don't have it on our TCAS, can you see it?
CTL: UAL782, we don't see it on our radar either, probably a fighter without a transponder or not using it.
Q: According to the exchange, what was the pilot's main concern?
423
PIL: Beijing Departure, CCA102, passing 1200m, climbing to 4500m.
CTL: CCA102, Beijing Departure, radar shows you squawking 4261, squawk 4621 and reconfirm your level.
PIL: Apologies, now squawking 4621, passing 2100m, CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, roger.
Q: What should the aircraft's transponder code be?
424
PIL: Beijing Ground, CSN205, port engine has some problems, request hold present position for 15 minutes.
CTL: CSN205, do you require any other assistance?
PIL: Negative, thanks, our engineer has just arrived, CSN205.
CTL: CSN205, roger, call again at 0012.
Q: According to the exchange, what should CSN205 do next?
425
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA102, request holding instructions.
CTL: CCA102, Beijing, cleared to hold over WG, maintain 8400m, holding inbound track 110 degrees, left hand pattern, outbound time one and a half minutes, expect further clearance in 10 minutes.
Q: According to the controller, which holding instruction is correct?
426
PIL: Wuhan Tower, CES2015, aborting takeoff. Request taxi instruction due hydraulic warning light.
CTL: CES2015, roger, second vacated report.
PIL: First vacated, correction second vacated report, CES2015.
Q: According to the exchange, why did CES2015 abort takeoff?
427
CTL: UAL785, expect ILS approach runway 36R.
PIL: Approach, we prefer a visual approach to runway 36L, this will save time, UAL785.
CTL: Negative, the visibility is too low, you have to make a precision approach, the glide path of runway 36L is inoperative.
Q: What did UAL785 request?
428
PIL: Approach, ACA626, what is the delay like?
CTL: ACA626, delay uncertain, snow is picking up, say intention.
PIL: Approach, ACA626, standby, we'll contact our dispatcher, call you back.
Q: According to the exchange, what was the cause of the delay?
429
CTL: ACA2712, Beijing Approach, do you need fuel dumping?
PIL: Beijing Approach, ACA2712, we are not equipped with jettison gear, request radar vector for holding to consume some fuel.
CTL: ACA2712, turn right heading 350 to HUR hold as published.
Q: What did the pilot intend to do?
430
CTL: CCA918, hold at holding point D, give way to A320 passing left to right.
PIL: Holding at D, CCA918.
PIL: Ground, CCA918, traffic is cleared, request continue taxi.
CTL: CCA918, cross D, then taxi via C and J to holding point runway 26.
Q: How should CCA918 taxi to holding point runway 26?
431
PIL: Guangzhou Control, CSN256, clear of weather, visual an unverified aircraft northeast, our aircraft shook suddenly due wake turbulence.
CTL: CSN256, confirm anything abnormal?
PIL: I will check, standby, CSN256.
Q: According to the passage, what did CSN256 encounter?
432
CTL: CSN326 confirm squawking 7500?
PIL: Affirm, CSN326. We have to go to Hong Kong airport but there's not enough fuel, we must divert to Zhengzhou airport for that.
Q: What should CSN326 do next?
433
PIL: Beijing Tower, CES205, going around.
CTL: CES205, roger, go around as published.
CTL: CES205, if able, report problem.
PIL: ECAM indicated nose landing gear alignment failure, CES205.
Q: Which of the following might have caused the missed approach?
434
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA102, passing 9200m.
CTL: CCA102, roger. Are you able to cross INTIK at 0053?
PIL: Affirm, CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, cross INTIK 0053 or later due spacing.
Q: When should CCA102 cross INTIK?
435
PIL: Control, CSN518, TCAS descent, TCAS indicates fast moving traffic. We are following RA instructions to avoid the conflict.
CTL: CSN518, roger, military activity nearby, possibly a fighter according to its speed.
Q: According to the passage, what should the pilot do next?
436
CTL: CCA102, request VOR/DME position report.
PIL: 25 miles from VYK on the 320 radial, CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, traffic 10 o’clock, 25 kilometers southeast bound, A330 3000m maintaining, report traffic in sight.
PIL: Traffic in sight, CCA102.
Q: What was CCA102’s current position?
437
PIL: Shenyang Control, CCA1463, de-icing equipment failure, request descent to 7500m or lower.
CTL: CCA1463, maintain present level for 02 minutes due to traffic.
PIL: Negative, leading edges iced over, request immediate descent, CCA1463.
CTL: CCA1463, roger, turn right heading 090, descend to 6300m.
Q: According to the exchange, which of the following is correct?
438
CTL: CCA101, bird strike reported by a preceding aircraft.
PIL: Roger, CCA101.
PIL: Tower, CCA101, suspect a balloon to the east of the airport, height about 300m.
CTL: Roger, CCA101, we'll check.
Q: According to the statement, which of the following is correct?
439
CTL: CSN1457, caution unscheduled taxiway work near the intersection of taxiway A and L just ahead. Are you able to taxi around that area for full length?
PIL: Affirm, request taxi around the work, CSN1457.
CTL: CSN1457, the alternative is an intersection departure from taxiway K.
PIL: Roger, CSN1457.
Q: According to the controller, which taxiway is the alternative?
440
CTL: ACA108, Beijing Tower, confirm you are approaching runway 18L? It seems that you are on the final of 18R.
PIL: Affirm for 18R. Sorry, we made a mistake. Is runway 18L still available? ACA108.
CTL: ACA108, do you have visual of 18L?
PIL: Affirm, 18L in sight, ACA108.
CTL: ACA108, cleared to land, runway 18L.
Q: Which of the following is most likely true?
441
CTL: UAL567, confirm speed 250kts, your speed still higher than the preceding aircraft.
PIL: Unable to reduce to 250kts due high rate of descent, UAL567.
CTL: UAL567, roger, turn right heading 340 for reposition on the localizer.
Q: According to the exchange, what would the pilot do?
442
PIL: Shanghai Approach, CES5205, we have been struck by lightning, something is wrong with the control system.
CTL: CES5205, roger. Radar indicates you have deviated track. Confirm the rudder is normal?
PIL: Rudder is okay, only the elevator control has a slight problem, we will have a higher approach speed, CES5205.
Q: According to the passage, which part of the aircraft was being in trouble?
443
CTL: CCA121, turn right heading 260, direct to HG, resume own navigation.
PIL: Turn right heading 260, direct to HG, resume own navigation. Confirm resume normal speed 280kts, CCA121.
CTL: Negative, CCA121, maintain speed 250kts due spacing.
Q: According to the instruction, at what speed should the pilot fly?
444
CTL: CSN6689, Guangzhou Departure, climb to 2400m, report reaching 1800m.
PIL: Guangzhou Departure, CSN6689, reaching 1800m.
CTL: CSN6689, continue climb to 3600m on standard, turn right direct to CG due traffic.
Q: According to the exchange, what was the pilot doing?
445
PIL: Beijing Approach, AFR2256, No.2 engine flame out during climb, request return to Beijing airport.
CTL: AFR2256, Beijing roger, do you require radar vector?
PIL: Affirm, AFR2256.
CTL: AFR2256, radar vector to ILS approach runway 01, emergency assistance has been activated.
Q: According to the exchange, which of the following is true?
446
CTL: CSN3206, climb to and maintain 8900m, cruising level 10100m.
PIL: Climb to and maintain 8900m, request 9800m for cruising, CSN3206.
CTL: CSN3206, negative, due to opposite direction, only odd level is available.
Q: Why did ATC reject the pilot's request?
447
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA101, we are experiencing moderate turbulence on FL148, request descent.
CTL: CCA101, standby. A B737 crossing 10 miles ahead of you at FL138 report no significant turbulence.
Q: What might ATC instruct CCA101 to do next?
448
CTL: CES215, divert immediately to Wuhan. We have just received an anonymous call saying there's a bomb on board.
PIL: Wilco, CES215, we'll execute emergency evacuation after landing. Confirm you'll have the bomb disposal squad ready?
Q: Which of the following should the pilot do next?
449
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Beijing Approach, ACA121, port engine failure, 5 miles west of HG, 8900m, heading 030, request return to Beijing.
CTL: ACA121, roger MAYDAY, radar vectors to runway 01, turn right direct to HG and descend to 6900m, you'll be number one.
Q: How many meters should ACA121 descend?
450
CTL: CCA102, Beijing Control, turn left back on course immediately due gun-launched area, otherwise you will assume complete responsibility.
PIL: Roger, something is wrong with FMS, turning back, CCA102.
Q: What should the pilot do next?
451
CTL: CCA101, standby for pushback, expect delay due congestion on the taxiway.
PIL: Roger. Can you advise how long the delay will be, CCA101?
CTL: CCA101, expect approximately a 5 to 10 minutes delay, there's an unserviceable aircraft shut down on taxiway A requiring tow back to the terminal.
Q: Why was there congestion on the taxiway?
452
CTL: CCA101, Beijing Tower, backtrack to the stand, we received a call saying that a baggage loader was locked in your cargo hold.
PIL: Roger, turning around, CCA101.
Q: Why did the aircraft have to delay lining up?
453
PIL: Beijing Control, CCA121, request emergency descent to 8400m. We have just run into severe turbulence.
CTL: CCA121, roger, descend to 8400m. Confirm require any other assistance?
PIL: 5 passengers are injured and aft fuselage is damaged. Request priority landing and medical service on arrival, CCA121.
Q: Which part of the aircraft is damaged?
454
PIL: Going around. Confirm there is any standing water before landing at this weight, CCA121.
CTL: CCA121, roger, climb to 2100m, contact Departure 126.6.
PIL: Climb to 2100m, 126.6, CCA121.
Q: What's the reason for the missed approach?
455
CTL: CCA121, are you still experiencing any turbulence?
PIL: Only occasional light chop, the storm is behind us now, CCA121.
CTL: CCA121, an aircraft crossing 10 miles ahead of you on FL250 reports no significant chop, you should be clear of turbulence soon.
PIL: Roger, CCA121.
Q: What did the controller advise CCA121?
456
CTL: CSN207, from your present position turn left to taxiway B then taxi to hold point G for change of runway, runway 25, we've just received a report that lighting on runway 31R is unserviceable.
PIL: Taxiway B to hold point G runway 25, CSN207.
Q: Why was CSN207 instructed to turn to taxiway B?
457
CTL: ACA314, behind B737 on short final, line up behind, runway 25.
PIL: Behind B737, line up runway 25, ACA314.
CTL: ACA314, aircraft turning final runway 25, cleared for immediate takeoff.
PIL: Cleared for takeoff, ACA314.
Q: Which of the following shows the correct order of events for ACA314?
458
CTL: CCA102, taxi to holding point K runway 36L via taxiways A and D, expedite taxi due to traffic at 11 o’clock.
PIL: Wilco, expediting taxi, request cross runway 36R, CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, negative.
Q: According to the transmission, what was the pilot's intention?
459
CTL: CES5525, runway 36, cleared to land, wind calm.
PIL: Runway 36, cleared to land, CES5525.
CTL: CES5525, minimum delay on the runway after landing, no need to acknowledge.
Q: What did CES5525 need to do next?
460
CTL: CCA102, reduce speed to 150kts, you are still too close to the traffic ahead.
PIL: Negative, our minimum approach speed is 160kts, CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, roger, turn right heading 010, reposition the localizer.
Q: According to the exchange, what would the pilot do?
461
PIL: Wuhan Control, AFR126, 8900m maintaining, over DAPRO at 13, estimate LKG 25, next LEH.
CTL: AFR126, radar identified, descend to 5100m before LKG.
PIL: Descend to 5100m before LKG, AFR126.
Q: What was the position of the aircraft at the initial contact?
462
CTL: CCA104, Beijing Approach, ILS approach runway 36R.
PIL: ILS approach runway 36R, wilco, CCA104.
CTL: CCA104, wind change, right orbit, expect change runway 18R.
PIL: Right orbit, CCA104.
Q: According to the controller, why should the pilot hold?
463
CTL: CCA121, radar contact, maintain 9800m, reduce speed to cross CD 10 or later.
PIL: Roger, request level change to maintain speed, CCA121.
CTL: CCA121, no speed restriction on 8400m and 10400m.
Q: Under what circumstance should the pilot reduce speed?
464
PIL: Beijing Control, BAW787, maintaining 8900m, cabin altitude is fluctuating. We are trying to sort it out, standby.
CTL: Roger, BAW787.
PIL: Beijing Control, BAW787, request descent to 6300m, suspect slight pressurization problem.
Q: According to the exchange, what problem did the aircraft probably have?
465
CTL: CCA101, Beijing Approach, KM01 arrival, ILS approach runway 36R, descend to 2700m on QNH 1011, preceding aircraft reported there were thunderstorms in your inbound track.
PIL: KM01 arrival, ILS runway 36R, descend to 2700m on QNH 1011, build-ups ahead, request deviate 10 miles right of track, CCA101.
Q: According to the exchange, where were the thunderstorms in relation to CCA101?
466
CTL: CSN2256, Wuhan Tower, we have confirmed your hydraulic problem, say intention.
PIL: Wuhan Tower, CSN2256, we have manually lowered the gear, but gear unsafe indication on, request low pass for a visual inspection.
Q: After confirmation of the hydraulic problem, what did the pilot report?
467
PIL: Beijing Center, CCA102, request diversion 10 miles left of track due weather.
CTL: CCA102, Beijing, negative to left due restricted area. If able, divert right of track.
PIL: Roger, request diversion up to 30 miles right of track, CCA102.
CTL: CCA102, diversion approved, cleared of weather direct to CHG.
Q: Which heading change was available for CCA102?
468
PIL: QFA235, holding on taxiway A.
CTL: QFA235, hold short for the departure. You are No.2 after the Airbus 320.
PIL: Holding short, No.2 for departing, QFA235.
CTL: QFA235, line up and wait.
PIL: Lining up, QFA235.
Q: What is the departure sequence for QFA235?
469
NWA18 is taxiing to runway 16 via taxiway T.
PIL: NWA18, holding short runway 16.
CTL: NWA18, approved to cross runway 16 without delay, traffic 3 miles final.
PIL: NWA18, unable to expedite, we are stopped.
CTL: NWA18, hold short of taxiway T, taxi clearance cancel.
Q: Describe what happened.
470
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, Beijing Control, SIA442, Boeing 777, fire in the rear toilet, descending 3600m, request emergency landing at Beijing airport, position 50 miles west of Beijing, heading 060.
CTL: SIA442, roger MAYDAY, break, break, all stations on 126.3, stop transmitting, MAYDAY.
Q: What is the position of SIA442?
471
PIL: Melbourne Center, BAW315, we are unsure our position, and require vectors to the nearest alternate due insufficient fuel. We are maintaining FL110, heading 060.
CTL: BAW315, Melbourne Center, copied your transmission, confirm you wish to call PANPAN, sir?
PIL: BAW315, affirm, PANPAN, PANPAN, PANPAN.
Q: Why does the pilot request vector to the nearest airport?
472
CTL: Take the next right.
PIL: Are you sure? This is the runway, we must have missed the turn, tell Ground holding for instructions.
CTL: CCA001 just about to call you, you missed T, you may proceed down 05L, it’s not active, turn left on E, turn right on S to the runway, try not to miss it or you’ll beyond the runway.
Q: What did the crew do wrong?
473
CTL: BAW639, turn left heading 130 to offset your original track, the latest weather forecast reports CBs are prevailing on your route, flight with caution. After going round them, resume own navigation.
PIL: Turn left heading 130 to detour CBs, BAW639.
Q: What does the controller's instruction to BAW639 indicate?
474
PIL: Tianjin Ground, CCA410, stand 203, information J, request ATC clearance.
CTL: CCA410, cleared to Shanghai flight planned route, follow ANRAT 2D departure, initial climb to 2100m, after departure, contact 127.9, squawk 5345.
Q: What are the SID and transponder code?
475
PIL: CSN309, we have an indication of weather about 40km ahead of us, request turn right to go around it.
CTL: CSN309, negative due prohibit area, turn left 30 degrees, and track out 35km, report clear of the build up.
Q: What does the controller ask the pilot to do?
476
CTL: UAL782, the Ground came to report that 2 white navigation lights and one strobe light below the APU exhaust off.
PIL: Is that so, we have to check MEL.
PIL: Ground, UAL782, this is not airworthy, we will taxi back to the park for a replacement.
Q: Why did the aircraft taxi back?
477
PIL: Melbourne Tower, QFA344, hold at holding point Runway 29, ready for departure.
CTL: QFA344, hold at the holding point runway 29 for a few minutes, the runway is still blocked by a Cessna.
Q: Why does the controller ask the pilot to hold?
478
PIL: ACA177, we've been experiencing severe turbulence at this flight level, could we have a slightly lower level?
CTL: ACA177, standby.
PIL: Roger, ACA177, if not available, we also accept higher level.
CTL: ACA177, fly to FL370.
Q: Why does the pilot want to change flight level?
479
CTL: BAW238, flight conditions are getting rough in your area present.
PIL: Yes, there is severe turbulence in clouds, request offset to the right of the course, BAW238.
CTL: BAW238, I have received information from previous traffic, flight at 9500 meters are stable.
PIL: BAW238, request climb 9600 meters.
Q: What was the pilot initial request?
480
A: Captain, did you find some problem here in the cockpit?
B: Come here, look at the right side chair, it's not movable.
A: Let me check, the control lever is too tight. I'm going to fix it, it won't take long.
B: The chair must be adjusted to the proper position to obtain the best eye reference position.
Q: Why should the chair be put in a proper position?
481
PIL: ACA767, request climb to FL360 due to turbulence.
CTL: ACA767, FL360 not available due spacing, can you accept FL380?
PIL: Negative due weight, but we need to change level, a lower level is okay, ACA767.
CTL: ACA767, descend to FL300.
Q: Why could ACA767 not accept FL380?
482
PIL: UAL342, encounter severe icing at altitude 5400 meters. What altitude do you recommend?
CTL: UAL342, we have several pilot reports which say that 4200 meters is clear of ice.
PIL: We request to descend to 4200 meters, UAL342.
Q: Where did the controller get the information for no ice level?
483
CSN3309, Beijing Control, if you read, squawk ident.
CSN3309, squawk ident observed, check your transmitter, read you one.
CSN3309, turn right 090 and descend to 5400 meters on standard. We’ll continue radar control, I read you one.
Q: What problem does CSN3309 have?
484
PIL: CCA750, we have a pressurization problem and need to descend to 5100 meters immediately.
CTL: CCA750, unable descend due to high terrain. For descend, turn right heading 060 degrees, expect descend clearance in 10 kilometers.
Q: Why are they unable to descend immediately?
485
PIL: Wuhan Control, request going on the CBs in the right.
CTL: CCA101, negative due to prohibited area, turn left 40 degrees and track out 30km. Report clear of the CBs.
Q: Why was CCA101 not allowed to turn to right?
486
PIL: Tianjin Tower, CCA996, we have found some rubber on the runway. Have you had any reports some aircraft that have departed from this runway recently?
CTL: CCA996, negative, you are the first reporter. Where exactly have you found the debris?
Q: What did the pilot report?
487
CTL: UAL15, be advised runway 23L ILS out of service, expect VOR approach to runway 16 circle to land runway 23R, surface wind 250 at 5, gusting to 15. Ceiling 350 meters,broken.
PIL: UAL15, information copied, checking our minima for approach, will advised.
Q: Which active runway is the surface wind favoring?
488
CTL: CCA1, taxi to position and hold.
PIL: Tower, large flock of birds at runway 14R.
CTL: CCA1, the birds they are all the time.
PIL: You have alternate runway?
CTL: Runway 27L available expect 15-minute delay.
PIL: CCA1, we will accept the delay.
CTL: CCA1, hold present position, I can't move you yet, opposite direction traffic on T.
Q: Which of the statements is correct?
489
PIL: UAL342, we are approaching to the Gate.
CTL: UAL342, hold where you are, all passengers must stay on board, it has been reported that there is bird flu at your departure airport.
Q: What was the reason that the passengers were not allowed to disembark?
490
CTL: UAL985, be advised runway 23L ILS out of service, expect VOR approach to runway 16, circle to land runway 23R. Surface wind 250, 5 gusting to 15, ceiling 340 meters broken.
PIL: UAL985, information copied, checking your minima for approach, will advised.
Q: Why can't they approach runway 23L directly?
491
PIL: UAL350, we can't hold any longer, we have serious ill passenger on board.
CTL: UAL350, leave holding pattern, fly heading 050.
PIL: Heading 050, UAL350, request first aid after landing.
CTL: Roger, UAL350.
Q: What will be the immediate need after landing?
492
PIL: Ground, CSN3251, request taxi.
CTL: CSN3251, for information, UAL236 and CCA901, both B747s nearly collided on runway 14R 1 minute ago, stay there, I'll call you back.
PIL: Roger, holding, CSN3251.
Q: What happened?
493
CTL: CSN141, taxi to the holding point runway 36 for a taxiway A4 and A. Taxi with caution, taxiway is slippery.
CTL: CSN141, stop immediately, there is conflicting traffic on the way to you.
PIL: Stopping, traffic in sight, CSN141.
Q: What did the flight crew possibly see on their way?
494
PIL: Manchester Ground, UAL94, we have a hydraulic problem, and have lost nose wheel steering. We will have to hold position and request you send us a tug to take us back to the Gate.
CTL: Roger, UAL94, standby.
CTL: UAL94, suggest you shut down your engines, there is a tug on this way.
PIL: UAL94, roger.
Q: What problem does UAL94 have?
495
PIL: Ground, AFR121, Stand Z4, information F, ready for pushback and startup.
CTL: AFR121, the tug which was sent you pushback has some malfunction. I'm working on sending another tug, standby.
PIL: Wilco, AFR121.
Q: Why does the controller ask AFR121 to wait?
496
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, AFR214, we have fire in the rear toilet, descending to FL40, request emergency landing, position 45 miles northwest of the field, heading 150.
CTL: AFR214, roger MAYDAY, break, break, all stations, stop transmitting, MAYDAY.
Q: What is the current situation of the aircraft?
497
CTL: UAL347, decend immediately due to traffic, a B747 is closing in on you.
PIL: Control, UAL347, our Resolution Advisory directed to climb to avoid the traffic, the traffic ahead us is descending.
Q: What happened?
498
CTL: CCA4326, after departure comes straight ahead until passing 1200 meters, then follow flight planned route.
PIL: After departure comes straight ahead until passing 1200 meters then follow flight planned route, CCA4326.
CTL: CCA4326, line up and wait runway 02, vehicle crossing upwind into the runway.
Q: Where is the vehicle?
499
PIL: Zhengzhou, CSN309, request descent, our anti-ice system is inoperative.
CTL: CSN309, descend to 7000 meters, we had a pilot report 10 minutes ago, there was moderate turbulence at 8000 meters over ZHO.
PIL: Down to 7000 meters, thanks for the alert, CSN309.
Q: Why does the pilot request descent?
500
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, NWA987, engine fire after takeoff. Require turn back and emergency landing.
CTL: NWA987, roger MAYDAY, turn right heading 090.
PIL: NWA987, we lost use of all instruments and fire is still burning. We have runway 22 in sight and are turning into land immediately, out.
Q: What type of approach will NWA987 carry out?
501
PIL: ACA16, we need to descend to 2500 meters due to pressurization problems.
CTL: ACA16, I can't descend you due to high ground, for descent turn right heading 020 degrees, then cleared to decend to 2000 meters at your discretion on 29.81 QNH.
Q: What do they have to do before they can descend?
502
CTL: QFA5643, when ready descend FL170, report leaving FL220.
PIL: When ready descend FL170, report leaving FL220, QFA5643.
CTL: QFA5643, climb immediately, FL240.
PIL: Climb immediately FL240, QFA5643.
Q: What was QFA5643 initially instructed to do?
503
PIL: Tower, CCA305, we cannot extend the nose gear due to a hydraulic problem. Request making a low pass for a visual check.
CTL: CCA305, make a low pass not below 45m over runway 36.
Q: What is the level for low pass?
504
PIL: Tower, CSN3308, holding short of runway 36 right.
CTL: CSN3308, line up after the landing 747, number two for departure.
PIL: Roger, looking for traffic, traffic in sight. CSN3308.
Q: What is the pilot doing?
505
CTL: UAL342, Wuhan Radar, for identification, turn left 30 degrees, heading 360.
PIL: Wuhan Radar, UAL342, we have a transponder on board. Request the transponder code.
CTL: UAL342, squawk 2234.
PIL: Squawk 2234, UAL342.
Q: What does the pilot mean by saying he has a transponder on board?
506
PIL: Wuhan Control, BAW782, we have a fast moving traffic in front us. It looks like a fighter from here. We don't have it on our TCAS, have you observed it?
CTL: We didn't see it on our radar either, probably a fighter without a transponder or not using transponder.
Q: What are they talking about?
507
PIL: Hong Kong Approach, CSN305, what are the delays like? We've been holding for over 50 minutes?
CTL: CSN305, expect another 10 minutes delay due ground accident.
Q: What is the total waiting time for the crew.
508
PIL: CSN5402 holding point 22, request line up and immediate takeoff.
CTL: CSN5402 hold short of runway, line up after the landing Airbus on final.
Q: What will the pilot of CSN5402 do?
509
PIL: Wuhan Approach, ACA306, we have just found a note on board saying a bomb has been planted in the hold, request landing priority and emergency assistance.
CTL: ACA306, Wuhan Approach, roger, descend to 900m, fly heading 050.
Q: What happened on board?
510
CTL: CCA981, stop immediately, I say again, stop now. flames coming from right main gear.
PIL: Stopping, CCA981.
CTL: CCA981, fire engines and ambulance will be available in a few minutes.
Q: What happened?
511
PIL: Control, AFR785, TCAS descending, we have a fast moving traffic on my TCAS indication. I am following the TCAS RA instructions to avoid the conflicting traffic.
CTL: AFR785, I just saw it on my radar. It must be a fighter according to its speed. Report TCAS altitude resumed.
Q: What did the aircraft encounter?
512
PIL: Tower, SIA895, we missed the outer marker and going around, can you check the outer marker at you end before we make another attempt to land?
CTL: SIA895, roger, standard procedure.
PIL: SIA895, the outer marker operations normal.
Q: What is the pilot's request?
513
CTL: BAW141, Wuhan Ground, hold for a while at holding point C.
PIL: We have been holding for ten minutes already.
CTL: BAW141, there are bird activities on both sides of the upwind.
PIL: Roger. Holding, BAW141.
Q: Why was BAW141 instructed to hold?
514
PIL: Wuhan Control, CCA4106, ZF-1D, 3600m, can I expedite climbing to 6600m? I am a little behind the schedule.
CTL: CCA4106, negative for the moment due traffic. Climb and maintain 5400m.
Q: What is the pilot's intention?
515
PIL: Wuhan Approach, NWA303, maintaining 5100 meters. Estimating LKG 11, information F received.
CTL: NWA303, Wuhan Approach, the latest information is G, please check it. Report passing LKG
PIL: Wuhan Approach, NWA303, wilco.
Q: What should the pilot do after ATC issues the instructions?
516
PIL: Ground, CCA981, request to depart as soon as possible. We are delivering live sea food.
CTL: CCA981, I am trying to give you clearance quickly, but quite a few aircraft have queued up. Call you back.
Q: What is the pilot going to do?
517
PIL: Wuhan Control, CSN3342, HM at 35, 9500m, estimating XSH at 50, next HG.
CTL: CSN3342, Wuhan Control, can you lose 5 minutes en route due to traffic separation?
Q: What does the controller want the pilot to do?
518
PIL: Approach, SIA996, we've got a passenger on board with a very serious physical condition. We'll need to land as soon as possible.
CTL: SIA996, descend to 2400m, cleared for straight in approach runway 36.
Q: What does the pilot of SIA996 want to do?
519
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, CSN5402, severe vibration on the left side, we heard a loud explosion, seems we are in big trouble.
CTL: CSN5402, roger MAYDAY. What is your intention?
PIL: We’re sorting out the problem, I will call you back.
CTL: CSN5402, ROGER.
Q: What does the pilot intend to do?
520
PIL: Ground, CSN3308, I have to go back to the apron and I need medical assistance upon my arrival. The flight attendant reported that a woman on board has miscarried and needs a doctor.
CTL: CSN3308, right turn ahead at intersection E5. I will inform those concerned.
Q: What happened on board?
521
PIL: Tower, BAW238, we are not sure our landing gear is down or not.
CTL: BAW238, your landing gear seems to be completely extended.
PIL: Wuhan Tower, BAW238, request landing clearance and emergency services.
CTL: Roger, you're number 1. Previous pilot reported wind shear at 600m 4km final runway 36R.
PIL: Roger, number 1 to land, BAW238.
Q: What precaution should the pilot make according to the ATC?
522
PIL: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, BAW303, left engine on fire. Emergency slides are released, request fire services and first aid.
CTL: BAW303, roger MAYDAY, airport emergency assistance services will be notified.
Q: What has the crew done already?
523
PIL: United 655, we have a serious fuel leak, we are returning.
CTL: United 655, descend and maintain 3300m.
PIL: Leaving 5400m to 3300m, United 655.
CTL: United 655, do you require emergency services upon landing?
PIL: Affirm, United 655.
Q: What is the problem with the aircraft?
524
PIL: Chengdu Control, CSN4971, we are unable to control pressurization, cabin altitude is rising fast, request immediate descent to 3000m.
CTL: CSN4971, descend 3000m, report reaching.
PIL: Descending to 3000m. Report reaching, CSN4971.
Q: What was the crew's initial maneuver?
525
A: There's a broadcast that provides current routine information to arriving and departing aircraft by means of continuous and repetitive broadcasting throughout the day.
B: And it is identified by ICAO spelling alphabet letters, and transmitted in alphabetical order.
Q: What are they talking about?
526
PIL: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, ACA5261, I’ve intercepted Mayday from CCA5336, I say again, CCA5336, double engine failure, forced landing, current position 10 miles east of LADIX, over.
CTL: ACA5261, roger your relayed mayday from CCA5336.
Q: What do you learn from the exchange?
527
PIL: Tower, CCA101, ready for departure.
CTL: CCA101, clear for takeoff, maintain runway heading until 1800m, then turn right en-route, contact 126.25.
P: Runway heading 1800m, then turn right, contact 126.25. Clear for takeoff, CCA101.
Q: What is not mentioned in the exchange?
528
PIL: Tower, CCA101, approaching taxiway 23.
CTL: CCA101, good evening, taxi to runway 07L via runway 07R, back track 07R to taxiway 11.
PIL: Confirm taxi straight ahead CCA101.
CTL: CCA101, negative, turn left, back track runway 07R to taxiway 11.
Q: How are they going to get to taxiway 11?
529
CTL: SIA996, taxi via taxiway E4 to holding point runway 36 right.
PIL: E4 to 36 right, SIA996.
CTL: SIA996, stop immediately and hold your position. I say again, stop now. One of the ground personnel just reported that they saw a little boy or something climbing into your main gear wheel well. Stop now.
Q: Why did the controller ask the pilot to stop?
530
CTL: NWA808, Control, we have just received an anonymous call saying there is a bomb on board your aircraft. Report your intention.
PIL: NWA808, in that case, we'd like to land at your field.
CTL: NWA808, descend to 4,500m, report passing HZ. Do you require any additional assistance?
PIL: We will use the emergency slides so that the bomb disposal squad can get on board right NWA808.
Q: Who declared the bomb threat?
531
PIL: Tower, ACA503, we are coming back due to a burst tyre during gear retraction. Luckily it didn't burst in the well, but the starboard flaps seem to have been damaged.
CTL: ACA503, are you able to manage a flaps-up landing?
PIL: Affirm. Can we use runway 22? It's longer.
CTL: ACA503 is cleared to land runway 22.
Q: What is wrong with ACA503?
532
CTL: AFR188, you can't start up now. We had an emergency this morning. The runway had to be foamed and it is being cleaned at the moment.
PIL: Will it be reopened shortly?
CTL: Perhaps in a quarter of an hour, I will call you back.
Q: Why can't the pilot start up?