ICAO Speaking Questions
These ICAO Aviation English speaking questions help you prepare for the ICAO Language Proficiency Test. Practice answering clearly, accurately and fluently.
ICAO Speaking Test Parts
- Part 1 – General aviation questions
- Part 2 – Picture description
- Part 3 – Scenario explanation
- Part 4 – Discussion
Part 1 – General Aviation Questions
- What aircraft are you currently flying?
- How long have you been flying?
- What routes do you usually fly?
- What weather conditions are most challenging?
- What is your typical flight duration?
- How often do you experience delays?
- What airport do you fly to most often?
- What is the busiest airport you operate at?
- How do you prepare before departure?
- What is your normal cruise altitude?
Part 2 – Picture Description Questions
- What is happening in this picture?
- Where is the aircraft located?
- What is the weather like?
- What risks do you see?
- What might happen next?
- What are ground vehicles doing?
- Is the runway clear?
- Is there any emergency situation?
- What is the aircraft doing?
- How should ATC respond?
Part 3 – Scenario Explanation Questions
- What would you do if you had an engine failure?
- How would you handle a medical emergency?
- What would you do in severe turbulence?
- How would you respond to low fuel?
- What would you do if runway is blocked?
- How would you handle communication failure?
- What would you do during wind shear?
- How would you manage hydraulic failure?
- What would you do if passengers panic?
- How would you respond to bird strike?
Part 4 – Discussion Questions
- Why is aviation communication important?
- What causes communication misunderstandings?
- How can pilots reduce operational risk?
- When should a pilot divert?
- How important is fuel planning?
- What are common human factor problems?
- How does fatigue affect safety?
- What is the role of ATC in emergencies?
- Why is standard phraseology important?
- What improves situational awareness?
Fluency Practice Questions
- Describe a difficult landing
- Describe a weather diversion
- Describe a technical problem
- Describe a delay situation
- Describe a busy airport
- Describe an emergency situation
- Describe heavy traffic
- Describe a go-around
- Describe low visibility
- Describe strong crosswind landing
