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ICAO4U – aviation language Cockpit view of a foggy runway

Cockpit view of a foggy runway

In part three of the ICAO English test you have 30 seconds to describe one picture.

📜  Sample description

This is a cockpit view of the runway. It looks like very early morning or late evening. Maybe it is autumn, because the forest in the background and the trees on the right have no leaves. There is fog over the runway. The runway lights are on. They help pilots operate safely at the aerodrome.

💡Useful words and phrases

  • cockpit view – what the pilot sees from inside the cockpit
  • runway lights – lights along the runway
  • fog over the runway – fog is covering the runway
  • facilitate safe operations – to make safe operations possible
  • taking into consideration – when we look at details

✅  Typical exam questions and answers

Q: Describe the weather conditions.
A: The weather is foggy. Visibility is reduced. It may be autumn.
Q: What are the possible risks?
A: Low visibility can make landing and takeoff more difficult.
Q: What would you do as a pilot?
A: I would use runway lights, instruments, and ATC instructions to ensure safety.

🧭  Cockpit view of a foggy runway

In this short video, examiner Szymon Janicki gives an example.

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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.

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