In part three of the ICAO English test you have 30 seconds to describe one picture.
Sample description
This is not a situation you really want, neither as a passenger nor as a pilot. We see a heavy aircraft being tugged to another place at the airport. We don’t know exactly what happened, but maybe the wet weather or a rainy day caused some problems.
Useful words and phrases
- heavy aircraft – large passenger or cargo airplane
- to be tugged – moved by a special airport vehicle
- destination at the airport – another place aircraft is moved
- wet day – rainy conditions
- might have caused troubles – may be the reason for problems
Typical exam questions and answers
Q: Describe the weather conditions.
A: It looks like a wet or rainy day.
Q: What are the possible risks?
A: Wet surfaces may cause braking or steering problems.
Q: What would you do as a pilot?
A: Follow airport procedures, inform ATC, and wait for support.
Heavy aircraft being tugged
This short shows a heavy aircraft being tugged after possible problems.
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In the ICAO4U app you will find many photos and recordings very similar to the real exam. It is like a legal cheat sheet – you can practice with realistic examples, build vocabulary, and prepare with confidence.
In the next article we will see different vehicles and aircraft meeting on a wet apron.
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