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Mastering IFR Approach Radio Calls: A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

If you have weather information Charlie, then you say youre with Charlie. For example: Pilot: Seattle Approach, Cessna November Four Five One Romeo, Two Zero miles west of Seattle VOR, at 8,000, with Sierra, to land. For example, ATC: Fly runway heading until two miles from Kennedy VOR, then turn right, heading one zero zero.

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How to Talk to ATC (Beginner’s Guide)

Pilot Institute

The FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) is a fantastic resource. Before you set foot in the airplane, determine who you’ll need to contact during your flight. Make sure you know it by heart before pressing the push-to-talk button. It is easy to get lost in the sea of aviation terminology.

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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.