These three sections summarize common phrases used in aviation communications during different phases of flight. Section 3.1 discusses terms and phrases commonly included in weather reports called volmets. Section 3.2 covers position reports given en route including omitting radials and resuming reports after intercepting navigational aids. Section 3.3 provides traffic information terms for other aircraft's movements including direction, speed, and location. Section 3.4 outlines descent clearances and confirmations, including confirming radar contact and increasing descent rates.

1. UNIT 3 – Cruise to descent (Phraseology – Adriana Zardini)
3.1 – Volmets - Key words and phrases
mist thin
gradu scattered
rain more than
tempo less than
drizzle ceiling
visibility overcast
freezing rain haze
recent RVR = Runway Visual Range
Typical volmets
These recorded broadcasts follow the same pattern at each station. There is a little variation in some of the
items from station to station, but the order is very similar to ATIS weather reports.
— airport name
— wind data: direction and strength
— visibility (in metres or kilometres)
— present weather (rain, mist, snow, drizzle, etc.)
— cloud cover (in oktas)
— ceiling (in feet or metres)
— temperature
— dew point
(- QNH)
— trend: no sig
or gradu (plus expected change)
or tempo (plus possible temporary conditions)
3.2 EN ROUTE: POSITION REPORTS
omit radial
position reports resume
intercept VOR
3.3 EN ROUTE: TRAFFIC INFORMATION
unknown same
direction
moving fast
moving parallel
-descend —
negative contact
vectors
resume own navigation
direct
magnetic track
distance
at your 10 o'clock position
opposite direction
3.4 - Descent (routine)
squawk ident
radar contact
leave
confirm
affirm
increase
rate of descent