6 / 20

You are passing FL80, and ATC clear you for further descent to 5000 ft, QNH 1013. What is your reply?

  • A

    Passing FL80, descending to 5000 ft.

  • B

    Passing FL80, descending to FL50.

  • C

    Passing 8000 ft, descending to 5000 ft.

  • D

    Passing 8000 ft, descending to FL50.

At the time of your transmission you are passing Flight Level 80, with standard pressure set. So, the initial phraseology is:

  • "Passing FL 80"

You have been cleared for further descent to altitude 5000 ft on the QNH 1013. So, the second part of your message is:

  • "Descending to 5000 ft."

Note: You would normally read back the QNH as well, but it is not presented as an answer option according to the latest feedback.

Your Notes (not visible to others)



This question has appeared on the real examination, you can find the related countries below.

  • Austro Control
    5
  • Luxembourg
    2
  • France
    1
  • Iceland
    1
  • Ireland
    1
  • Norway
    1
  • Poland
    1
  • Portugal
    1
  • Switzerland
    1
Keyboard Shortcut Use Keyboard Shortcuts