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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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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

Pilots should also take full advantage of free reference materials like the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). There are a wide variety of options on the market, ranging from simple radios to units with GPS/VOR navigation features and full ILS capabilities. Think through what you will say. Take a deep breath.

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

Pilots should also take full advantage of free reference materials like the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). There are a wide variety of options on the market, ranging from simple radios to units with GPS/VOR navigation features and full ILS capabilities. Think through what you will say. Take a deep breath.