In part three of the ICAO English test you have 30 seconds to describe one picture.
Sample description
What an encounter! Somewhere at the airport, a general aviation aircraft, a car, and a heavy aircraft meet in one place. The weather is totally overcast. It has probably been raining or has just stopped raining, because the surface is wet with water patches.
Useful words and phrases
- encounter – unexpected meeting
- general aviation aircraft – small private airplane
- heavy aircraft – large airplane
- total overcast – sky fully covered
- water patches – areas of water on the surface
Typical exam questions and answers
Q: Describe the weather conditions.
A: The sky is fully overcast, the ground is wet.
Q: What are the possible risks?
A: Wet surfaces reduce braking. Vehicles and aircraft close together can be risky.
Q: What would you do as a pilot?
A: Taxi carefully, keep distance, and follow ATC.
Aircraft, car and heavy jet on a wet apron
This short shows a surprising encounter on a wet apron.
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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.
Next, we will look at the busy apron with many airport service vehicles.
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