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INTRODUCTION (AIPGEN 3.4)
Useof standardphrases for radio telephony communicationbetween aircraft
andground stations isessential to avoidmisunderstanding the intent of
messages and to reduce the time required for communication.
Phraseologies contained in this section aregeneric, and, althoughprimarily
reflecting a controlled airspaceenvironment, pilotsoperating inClassG
airspace shoulduse thesegenericphrasesunless specificClassG airspace
phrases are shown.
Where circumstanceswarrant, andnophraseology is available, clear and
conciseplain language shouldbeused to indicate intentions.
LANGUAGE (CAR 184)
English languagemust be used for all air-groundRTF communicationswithin
AustralianFIRs unless use of an alternative language has been arrangedwith
ATS prior to any specific flight.
SYMBOLANDPARENTHESESCONVENTIONSUSED
In the following radiotelephone examples, words in parentheses “()” indicate
that specific information, such as a level, a place, or a time, etc.,must be
inserted to complete the phrase, or alternatively, that optional phrasesmay be
used.Words in square parentheses “[]” indicate optional additional words or
information thatmay be necessary in specific instances.
The followingsymbols indicatephraseologieswhichmaydiffer from thoseused
in an international aviationenvironment, but arenecessitatedbyAustralian
requirements.
Unique toAustralia (ICAOSilent)
Military Specific Phraseologies
Phraseologies show the text ofmessage componentswithout callsigns. They
are not intended to be exhaustive, andwhen circumstances differ, pilots,
ATS, Air Defence personnel, and other ground personnel will be expected to
use appropriate subsidiary phraseologieswhich shouldbe clear, concise and
designed to avoid any possible confusion.
For convenience thephraseologies aregrouped according to typesof air
traffic service. However, users shouldbe familiarwith anduse, asnecessary,
phraseologies fromgroupsother than those referring specifically to the typeof
air traffic servicebeingprovided. All phraseologiesmust beused in conjunction
with callsigns (aircraft, ground vehicle, ATCor other) as appropriate.
general
1 — RAD I O T E L EPHONY PROCEDURES
radio telephony procedures