Plain English Meaning
A spoken question-and-answer test. The instructor or examiner asks questions out loud, and the learner answers out loud, so their thinking and knowledge can be judged directly.
Full Definition
An evaluation method in which an instructor or examiner asks a learner spoken questions to measure understanding, judgment, and the ability to apply knowledge. It is used both during training to check progress and during practical tests to confirm a learner meets the required standard before flight.
Context Anchor
Used during ground lessons, flight training, training reviews, and practical tests when a learner is asked to explain aviation knowledge out loud.