ICAO Speaking Topics
This page lists the most common ICAO speaking topics used in the ICAO Aviation English Language Proficiency Test. You must be able to describe, explain and discuss these topics clearly.
Main ICAO Topic Areas
- Aircraft
- Airport operations
- Weather
- Emergencies
- ATC communication
- Navigation
- Fuel
- Technical problems
- Passengers
- Safety
Aircraft Topics
- Aircraft type
- Aircraft performance
- Aircraft systems
- Aircraft limitations
- Takeoff and landing
- Abnormal procedures
Related page: ICAO Aircraft Topics
Airport Topics
- Taxi operations
- Runway usage
- Airport congestion
- Ground vehicles
- Low visibility operations
- Apron operations
Weather Topics
- Thunderstorms
- Wind shear
- Icing
- Turbulence
- Low visibility
- Crosswind landing
Emergency Topics
- Engine failure
- Fire
- Smoke in cockpit
- Medical emergency
- Hydraulic failure
- Electrical failure
ATC Communication Topics
- Altitude changes
- Heading instructions
- Speed control
- Holding
- Diversion
- Priority handling
Navigation Topics
- Route changes
- Deviation
- Holding patterns
- Alternate airport
- Navigation failure
- Radar vectors
Fuel Topics
- Minimum fuel
- Fuel emergency
- Fuel planning
- Fuel imbalance
- Holding fuel
- Diversion fuel
Technical Problem Topics
- Engine vibration
- System malfunction
- Landing gear problem
- Flap malfunction
- Autopilot failure
- Warning indications
Passenger Topics
- Medical emergency
- Passenger disturbance
- Cabin pressure problem
- Evacuation
- Cabin crew communication
- Passenger safety
Safety Topics
- Risk assessment
- Decision making
- Human factors
- Fatigue
- Situational awareness
- Standard procedures
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