Basic ATC

Roger

A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'I have received all of your last transmission'; it does not imply compliance or agreement.

Quick answer: A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'I have received all of your last transmission'; it does not imply compliance or agreement.

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Quick answer

A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'I have received all of your last transmission'; it does not imply compliance or agreement.

Why it matters

Roger matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Roger?

In this glossary, Roger refers to: A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'I have received all of your last transmission'; it does not imply compliance or agreement.

How is Roger used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower: Maintain present heading. Pilot: Roger, maintaining present heading."

Why does Roger matter in aviation?

Roger matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Roger?

Roger is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Roger belong to?

In this glossary, Roger is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'I have received all of your last transmission'; it does not imply compliance or agreement.

Operational example

Tower: Maintain present heading. Pilot: Roger, maintaining present heading.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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