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Mastering IFR Approach Radio Calls: A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

ATC will let you know the current altimeter setting in their reply. Altimeter 30.02 The best way to do this is through the FAAs AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual). The fourth W (With), can be omitted in your initial call. You dont generally have to listen to ATIS for airports where you dont mean to land.

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

I generally knew what to expect since this was not my first time in a small airplane. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource. Stay ahead of the airplane in-flight to give yourself time to think and to free yourself for jotting down notes as needed.

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

I generally knew what to expect since this was not my first time in a small airplane. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource. Stay ahead of the airplane in-flight to give yourself time to think and to free yourself for jotting down notes as needed.