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What is the correct way to request a change in altitude over the radio?
The correct phraseology for requesting an altitude change is to state 'Request climb to' or 'Request descent to' followed by the desired altitude, ensuring clea
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Question: What is the correct way to request a change in altitude over the radio?
Answer options:
- "Request higher." or "Request lower."
- "Climb, Flight Level One Niner Zero." or "Descend, One Zero Thousand." ✅ "Request climb to Flight Level One Niner Zero." or "Request descent to One Zero Thousand feet."
- "Change altitude to One Niner Zero." or "Down to One Zero Thousand."
Correct answer: "Request climb to Flight Level One Niner Zero." or "Request descent to One Zero Thousand feet."
Explanation: The correct phraseology for requesting an altitude change is to state 'Request climb to' or 'Request descent to' followed by the desired altitude, ensuring clear and unambiguous communication with ATC.
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