radio phraseology

Hi, In US airspace, when asked by an Approach Controller for a “Radio Check” what an appropriate response? The response I heard was “... Loud and Clear”. In Australia where I am that would not be correct. We use a 1 to 5 scale so the correct response would be, “... reading you 5”. Is there...

Hi, A question regarding the meaning of US ATIS’s. The other day I was flying into Honolulu... The ATIS stated, LNDG/DEPG RWYS 4/8 EXP ILS OR VISUAL APCH. Does this mean (or imply) that; a) Runways 4 and 8 are BOTH being used for Landing AND Departures or, b) Runway 4 is being used for...