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Phraseology: Approach into London Heathrow
Standard Phraseology

Phraseology: Approach into London Heathrow

A routine ATC read-back drill on the approach into London Heathrow: descend, reduce speed, take a radar heading and accept the ILS approach clearance — read each one back completely and correctly, with your callsign last. CEFR B1 / ICAO 4.

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