11 Ways to Instantly Get Better Talking to ATC

I learned to fly in the Dallas Class B airspace and it was really intimidating, but now I'm really confident in that airspace. Looking back there were a few things that really helped me in my confidence with air traffic control that I wanted to summarize in this video in case it helps you in your aviation journey.
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[@johnopalko5223]

Another very useful phrase is, "Speak slower." It's very handy when you get a controller who was a tobacco auctioneer in a previous life.

[@shockwavegaming1376]

Lol, they should ban auctioneers from becoming ATC. Especially for us up and coming pilots.

[@kazflight]

Listening to LiveATC as a student is super helpful, it doesn't take much time. For myself, I started writing down everything I heard in short form (listening to my training airport) and then rewound to see what I got correct. About an hour or so of that everything started clicking in. Try not to be passive about it, writing as you listen really cements it. You'll notice a difference on your next flight.

[@shockwavegaming1376]

Good idea Kaz. I'll have to do that a time or two before I start my flight training in a couple weeks.

[@GitaBrown]

Great tip! thanks!

[@GT-ATC]

As a controller at a Core 30 airport... listen to everything this man has said.

[@phillp7777]

yes yes... "Student Pilot" helps ya alot w ATC... used it too

[@alienmanfc6]

I used Plane English because the radios were the scariest part of learning to fly for me. I found it extremely helpful. They have well structures lessons and force you to speak out loud which really helps.

[@jaimeastin]

I just started a 6th month subscription. This for TNT feedback

[@shockwavegaming1376]

I'll remember CRAFT and RAFT. One thing I definitely want to master early on is being proficient on the radio. Keep up the good work.

[@mikev1822]

Another awesome video!! Lots of great points covered! Just did some pilot/controller outreach this weekend and discussed comms in great detail. Speaking as a controller - we want to talk to you. Better talking to you knowing what your intentions are than guessing and trying to miss you.

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Awesome!!

[@RoscoeMcGillicuddy]

Currently at work, so I haven't watched the entire video yet. So if you cover the following in this video, just ignore me. But one thing I do to brush up on ATC communications while I'm at work is I have ADS-BExchange up on my side monitor, centered around the local Class C airport. Then on my phone I pull up Live-ATC and tune into the Approach/Departure frequencies for that airport. I'm able to listen to ATC interact with pilots, and watch their progress. The map tells me roughly when I should be expecting to hear certain messages from ATC. It's even better on IMC days when I can listen to the approach and IFR clearances. Now, when I go up in IMC to do currency approaches, talking to ATC is not even a thought in my mind.

[@harvyk5003]

LiveATC is great. I'll listen to LiveATC for a good 15 to 20 minutes before driving to the airport on fly days. Whilst I'm still a student pilot, it still gives me an idea what to expect in way of air traffic, and who I may be sharing the circuit with. Side note, my local airport is an international airport. I routinely share the airspace with B737 / A320's, had a B767 the other week, and A330's / B777's / B747's are not common, but not uncommon either. Makes me feel very small in my C172 when flying around the big boys.

[@elbola-yl9ds]

Man, thanks for all your help. I just started training, and this has helped me a lot!

[@ewamontoya6896]

Literally the BEST aviation KZbinr, thank you Charlie!!!

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thank you, really appreciate that!

[@brentsheldon8667]

I definitely have enjoyed your content. Working on a purchase a 2007 cessna 182.

[@agarubberduck1165]

Thanks, Charlie. The PTAC tip finally made that radio call click for me.

[@sebastiensimon1599]

Great tutorial video, thank you for everything you do for the community.

[@generaldvw]

Brilliant!

[@TomHoffmanJr]

Thanks!

[@toddalligood5891]

I was hoping I wasn’t the only one that’s still saying “student pilot “ even after already having my ppl.

[@berniebrown9115]

You are my favorite teacher. Thanks for your help

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thank you! Really appreciate that and glad you enjoy the channel.

[@glennwatson]

For recent PPLs an alternative to student pilot is 'unfamilar', Nice thing about PTAC is its international, eg if you get a ILS clearance in Australia in controlled airspace it'll be in PTAC format.

[@garyvosters8138]

Thanks for the helpful refresher ! "Student Pilot" really helped me back when I was first learning......."Rusty Pilot" may not be in the AIM but it's been well received by ATC especially when asking for a progressive taxi at larger airports.

[@OG-Productions]

I play MSfs on vatsim so this video is extremely helpful.

[@sircrapalot9954]

If you want to get more serious with ATC I recommend PilotEdge. It isn’t free, but the experience is much more realistic. I use it to keep up proficient on my instrument flying skills.

[@LoganEakins]

I'm struggling with PTAC right now. Didn't know it was PTAC...it was long and intimidating and I always screwed it up. My IFR x-country is tonight and I'll be a little more prepared...

[@AshishBalaji]

Good luck!

[@LRobichauxIV]

Best of luck!

[@azcharlie2009]

I was going to say PTAC if you didn't. When I first heard an ATC guy talk about it, a little light went on in my head. It really structures what you need to repeat to them. Position does really matter to you, so you can throw that out. Just "Turn" to the heading he/she tells you, Maintain a certain "Altitude", and your "Clerance". That's it!

[@1shARyn3]

Talking is #4 on the ANICS priority list

[@stephenherendeen2703]

I was terrified of ATC communications when i started a few months ago. I actually picked it up really quick. I still get mixed up when they talk really fast, say s9mething i havent heard before, or when the squelch is way off.

[@phillp7777]

How many hrs TT u have now ? Yur a comm pilot? Are you a CFI ? Good vids channel thxx do more pls

[@corvettedoc1]

This has be very helpful and perfect timing, I am about to do my towered solo and I just can't wrap my head around it all yet. 3 full-stop landings and pattern work. What the heck does "on the go" mean when the tower says cleared for takeoff runway 26 "on the go" make left closed traffic.........

[@Spiritbomber28]

On the go means what they want you to do after you take off

[@fredmcculley9501]

😊😅 I'm here in Kansas and then route to go see Lena Garner

[@PapaRick68]

Great vid Charlie, Big mistake I made, my thumb missed the red button when I read back ATC instructions, I was severely chastised by the controller when they didn’t hear me, Dumb me…..

[@ericsr]

What tool do you use to overlay the iPad writing on your vids?

[@mrmisterno1]

Why not recommending VATSIM? It's the absolute best way to practice and getting comfortable with ATC.

[@pisymbol]

That would be PilotEdge. The absolute best platform to practice and learn phraseology.

[@phillp7777]

hi

[@fredmcculley9501]

I would touring Lena Garner if I can fly

[@phillp7777]

lot of grreat good tips... Do u get at yur Add field ? ATC tell ga ac alot to do a 360° when up in pattern like on dw bc they can't deal w u a slow ga w other jets mostly corp jets also mixed in. ? that happened to you down Dallas way? they do it all time up here Kbed class D under Boston class B think it too so dangerous...esp trng students ga pilots alot alot here.. ATC flipping lil ga ac making circles at 1000' agl.. so stupid stupid.. risky think bc ATC so lazzy or incompetent can't plan better or manage diff mix traffic. ATC pretty pathetic nowadays .. omg smfh

[@5mxg]

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