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Follow a pilot controller dialogue from the first report to the reply. Practise with eight original exchanges, 24 listening questions and five picture checks.
A pilot controller dialogue is more than a list of individual words: a request, a response and a readback can change what is known and what happens next. Listen for the speaker’s purpose and distinguish an instruction from a request or an intention.
Each exchange has three questions. Answer from the whole conversation, then open the transcript and check the evidence. If you hear “unable” or “when available”, do not treat the request as an approval. The situations are fictional practice, and test formats vary by provider.
DIALOGUE · LISTEN
Ground, Skyline two fife four. Our cargo door indication still shows open. Request ground staff to check the door before pushback.
Skyline two fife four, hold position. I will contact the ground staff.
Holding position, Skyline two fife four.
DIALOGUE · LISTEN
Control, Coastal six tree one. We are experiencing moderate turbulence. Request flight level tree four zero for a better ride.
Coastal six tree one, unable due traffic. Maintain flight level tree two zero. I will advise when tree four zero is available.
Maintaining flight level tree two zero, Coastal six tree one. Please advise when available.
DIALOGUE · LISTEN
Ground, Nordair fife one eight. Our brake pressure indication is fluctuating. We have stopped and request a tow to the stand.
Nordair fife one eight, roger. Hold position. I will arrange a tow vehicle.
Holding position, Nordair fife one eight. We will keep you advised.
DIALOGUE · LISTEN
Lakeair tree seven fife, hold position. An equipment cart has rolled into your path.
Holding position, Lakeair tree seven fife. We can see it just ahead.
Lakeair tree seven fife, roger. Ground staff are coming to move the cart.
DIALOGUE · LISTEN
Approach, Fastair niner two four. We have an unwell passenger and request medical personnel at the stand.
Fastair niner two four, roger. Say the passenger’s condition, if known.
The passenger is conscious and breathing. Cabin crew are monitoring her. Fastair niner two four.
DIALOGUE · LISTEN
Control, Skyline four eight tree. Request deviation up to one zero miles right of track to avoid weather.
Skyline four eight tree, deviation up to one zero miles right of track approved. Report clear of weather.
Up to one zero miles right of track approved, will report clear of weather, Skyline four eight tree.
DIALOGUE · LISTEN
Approach, Coastal tree niner six. We could not see the runway in the rain and are going around. We need time to review the weather.
Coastal tree niner six, roger. Advise your intentions when ready.
Wilco, Coastal tree niner six. We will discuss whether to try again or divert.
DIALOGUE · LISTEN
Control, Lakeair fife six two. We have an unusual vibration and request to return to the departure airport.
Lakeair fife six two, roger. Advise what assistance you require.
We request fire services to stand by as a precaution. We will advise if the situation changes. Lakeair fife six two.
PRACTICE 09
Identify the visible detail before choosing your answer.
Check your answers and compare your speaking with the model, then see your practice debrief.
DEBRIEF
It is an exchange between a pilot and an air traffic controller. In these examples, listen for the report or request, the response and any readback or follow-up.
Yes. The eight dialogues, 24 comprehension questions, five picture checks, explanations and transcripts are free to use.
First identify the problem and the speaker’s request. Then check what the other speaker actually says, including limits, uncertainty and any action still pending.
Yes. Each dialogue has a transcript you can open after listening and checking your answers.
No. They are original fictional practice exchanges; listening formats vary by provider.
