English Proficiency Test For Aviation: Set 29-Pilot
English Proficiency Test For Aviation: Set 29-Pilot
English Proficiency Test For Aviation: Set 29-Pilot
PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED
Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.
(Audio Only)
1. Please state your name and birth date. (20)
2. How does maneuvering an aircraft on the ground differ from driving an automobile? (35)
3. How do you feel after safely completing a flight? (35)
Ah, Control, request to join right downwind on runway 06R, due to technical
problem
1. At what phase of the flight did Orient 191 suffer technical problems? Now, think about
your answer. (20)
Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30)
2. Do you think the airplane landed safely? Why? Now, think about your answer. (20)
Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30)
_______________________________________________________ (15)
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While on approach for a landing at an airport, lightning strikes your airplane. Immediately
after the lightning strike, the onboard ILS and the communication radio become inoperative.
How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30)
Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90)
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Despite safety procedures, and training for aviation personnel, statistics show that more than
80 percent of all aircraft accidents worldwide are due to human factors. In your opinion, why
are air accidents caused mainly by human errors?
Now, think about your answer. (30)
Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90)
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PART 2. INTERVIEW
PART 2. INTERVIEW
Task 1.
Interviewer:
Interviewer:
Interviewer:
Task 2.
Interviewer:
Task 3.
What do you usually discuss with the flight dispatcher before a flight?
Task 4.
Interviewer:
Task 5.
What would you do if, while accelerating for takeoff, you discover that you
are on the wrong runway?
Sharing an Opinion
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