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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. Pilot: “Dallas Clearance Delivery, Cessna November Four Five One Romeo at the east ramp.

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3 holding scenarios to perfect in a flight simulator

Flight Training Central

Santa Monica Municipal (KSMO) has a fix called DARTS, located on V-186, that serves as the intermediate fix for the RNAV 21 and the VOR-A approaches. This gives you a good planning workout in the simulator, as you are now in GPS tracking mode instead of VOR tracking mode. Now, there are some airports (e.g.,

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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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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.