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Practise emergency ATC communication from both sides of the frequency. Listen for the problem, the request, the controller’s response and any correction.
Emergency ATC communication requires a shared picture of what the crew reports and what the controller understands. Listen first for the aircraft identity and problem, then for the intention, requested assistance and any response or correction.
A request, an expectation and a clearance do not mean the same thing in these exchanges. Check who said each detail and whether it has been confirmed. These original scenarios practise language; follow the procedures applicable to the actual flight.
PRACTICE 01
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. Riverton Approach, Skyline fife two one. We have an engine fire and request an immediate landing.
Skyline fife two one, roger. Expect runway two four. Fire service alerted.
PRACTICE 02
PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN. Lakeport Approach, Nordair two one. A passenger is seriously unwell. We request priority and medical assistance on arrival.
Nordair two one, roger. Expect priority. Medical assistance requested.
PRACTICE 03
PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN. Control, Lakeair six two. We smell smoke in the cabin. We request a diversion to Riverton.
Lakeair six two, roger. Advise if the situation changes.
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. Lakeair six two. Smoke is increasing. We need an immediate landing.
PRACTICE 04
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. Riverton Tower, Coastal two six. Engine fire. We have stopped on runway two four and request the fire service.
Coastal two six, roger. Fire service alerted. Advise your intentions.
PRACTICE 05
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. Control, Fastair tree one eight. We have a flight control problem and request an immediate landing.
Fastair tree one eight, turn left heading zero niner zero.
Unable left turn due to handling difficulty, Fastair tree one eight.
PRACTICE 06
Skyline fife two one, expect runway two four.
Expect runway two two, Skyline fife two one.
Skyline fife two one, negative. Expect runway two four.
PRACTICE 07
PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN. Riverton Approach, Nordair two one. We have a hydraulic problem and request priority.
Nordair two one, roger. Say the assistance required on arrival.
Request the fire service to inspect the aircraft after landing, Nordair two one.
PRACTICE 08
Coastal two six, fire service is standing by. Say the number of persons on board when able.
Coastal two six. We are still confirming the number of persons on board. We will advise.
PRACTICE 09
Connect visible evidence with a clear report. Do not infer a cause from a picture.
Check your answers and compare your speaking with the model, then see your practice debrief.
DEBRIEF
Listen for the call sign, the reported problem and the crew’s request. Then identify the controller’s response and listen again for any correction. The eight exchanges include pilot and controller transmissions.
A useful report identifies the aircraft and communicates the problem, position, intention and assistance needed as circumstances permit. Update or correct the information when able.
Ask for a missing detail that helps coordination, while keeping the request clear and manageable. The recordings illustrate questions about intentions, assistance and persons on board.
No. In the practice exchange, “expect priority” states an expectation. Listen separately for an actual clearance and its terms.
No. They are original simulated exchanges for independent practice. Test formats vary by provider.
