🎙️Communications
Covers VFR and IFR radiotelephony procedures, phraseology, distress and urgency communications, and communication failure procedures. The shortest EASA ATPL subject but requires precise knowledge of standard phraseology.
Exam Details
34
Questions
60 min
Time Limit
75%
Pass Mark
Approximately 1.8 minutes per question · You need 26 correct answers to pass
Topics Covered
ICAO standard radiotelephony phraseology
VFR communications: circuit calls, position reports, and ATIS
IFR communications: clearances, readback, and handoff procedures
Distress (MAYDAY) and urgency (PAN PAN) procedures
Communication failure procedures (IFR and VFR)
Transponder codes and special purpose squawks
SELCAL, ACARS, and CPDLC datalink communications
Study Tips for 090 Communications
Memorize the distress and urgency message formats word for word — the exam requires exact phraseology.
Know the transponder codes: 7700 (emergency), 7600 (comm failure), 7500 (hijack) — tested every sitting.
Understand communication failure procedures: what to do if you lose comms in controlled vs. uncontrolled airspace.
Practice the standard phraseology for clearances, position reports, and readback requirements.
Learn the priority order of communications: distress > urgency > direction finding > flight safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the EASA 090 Communications exam?
The EASA 090 Communications exam consists of 34 multiple-choice questions. You have 60 minutes to complete the exam, which gives you approximately 1.8 minutes per question.
What is the pass mark for EASA Communications?
You need to score at least 75% to pass the EASA 090 Communications exam. That means you need 26 correct answers out of 34 questions. There is no negative marking — unanswered or incorrect questions score zero.
How hard is the EASA Communications exam?
EASA 090 Communications is rated as beginner difficulty. This is one of the more approachable ATPL subjects. Focused revision and practice questions should prepare you well. The key topics to master include ICAO standard radiotelephony phraseology, VFR communications: circuit calls, position reports, and ATIS, IFR communications: clearances, readback, and handoff procedures.
How should I study for EASA 090 Communications?
Start with a structured textbook (Bristol Ground School or Oxford ATPL series) covering all 7 main topics. Then move to practice questions to identify weak areas. Memorize the distress and urgency message formats word for word — the exam requires exact phraseology. Aim to complete at least 500 practice questions before sitting the real exam.
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