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How To Talk To ATC: A Pilot's Guide to Effective Communication

Northstar VFR

Radio communication is a very intimidating skill for many new pilots. After my husband and I both became Private Pilots , we moved across the country, and our home airport became a very busy Class C airport, which included a control tower, commercial and business jets , and heavy helicopter tour traffic.

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FAA Publishes Updated AIM—Basic Manual Effective February 20, 2025

Flight Training Central

The FAA has issued a new version of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). The basic manual is effective February 20, 2025. This change also adds a note advising readers of the increased number of instances where pilots correctly read back LUAW instructions yet depart without a takeoff clearance.

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Mastering IFR Approach Radio Calls: A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

Use the CRAFT acronym to note down departure clearances quickly. You may be asking for a clearance or reporting your position. With Do you have any relevant information to add context? If you have weather information Charlie, then you say youre with Charlie. Ready to copy IFR clearance to Denver with Information Delta.”

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How to Talk to ATC (Beginner’s Guide)

Pilot Institute

We won’t help you practice your pilot voice, though… Preflight Preparation Talking to ATC can undoubtedly be stressful when you first start. Learn the Phonetic Alphabet Pilots and controllers use the phonetic alphabet to communicate clearly. The FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) is a fantastic resource.

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3 holding scenarios to perfect in a flight simulator

Flight Training Central

The tricky part is that you are expected to proceed on course after reaching 5,000′ MSL, so technically, this is sort of your “expect further clearanceinformation. As you are holding, you also perform a five hundred feet per minute climb. Now, there are some airports (e.g.,

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

If there was one thing that shook my nerves every time as a beginning pilot, it was talking to ATC. Thankfully, as many pilots are quick to discover, radio comms are not really as intimidating as they seem. Even so, no pilot should ever hesitate to ask for clarification if something does not make sense.

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

If there was one thing that shook my nerves every time as a beginning pilot, it was talking to ATC. Thankfully, as many pilots are quick to discover, radio comms are not really as intimidating as they seem. Even so, no pilot should ever hesitate to ask for clarification if something does not make sense.