Writing down ATC instructions - Pilot's Shorthand

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[@andyhawaii2819]

I get stressed when I get approach clearance. Controllers seem to talk faster and I’m busy setting up.

[@luclanglois9086]

I have a problem reading back info because i get nervous and forget but as my instructor says, "you just gotta power through"

[@yvad541]

When I started getting into instrument flying, I started watching youtube videos and wrote down the clearances along with the videos. It really helped be able to replay things, In a non stressful environment. It one of the reason I enjoy your videos, you keep a large amount of the ATC instruction in your videos. Keep up the good content.

[@Novadean1]

Well in helicopter 🚁 was not this much talking at all I was flying with " Ray Asgar " airport in Texas Hill Country first in a Hughes 300, R 22 and Jet Ranger red one startet 1992 over the years.

[@stephenstead7270]

It a good start to learn to write it down then trying remember it but some pilots just stop at they trying to speak that normal for all pilots. This video a great video but it only a start to get pilots into the radio

[@themilkman8554]

@@stephenstead7270 your comment gave me a stroke...

[@fuckup5555]

I'm an airline pilot who retired 8 years ago. I've started flying my X-Plane 11 simulator to get back into "flying" and appreciate this comms revision. Very good tutorial.

[@jtlos]

Just passed my checkride and wanted to come here and say thank you for all the great videos. They really helped me along the way and kept me motivated. Keep up the great work.

[@Jeffrey-Flys]

If they clear your Skyhawks to 27000 feet, I’m jumping out...

[@willsmith1430]

That'd be a story for sure!

[@JonGreen_UK]

@@flightdeckpilot678 With some crazy kinda lump of iron up front!

[@tyrjohanson5658]

😂

[@devilfear5112]

🤣

[@fobypawz418]

hehe that would be awesome to have a turboprop version of the 172 complete with pressurized cabin!

[@alexalexandrakis8205]

This is really useful stuff for any IFR pilot. I went through all my instrument training at a really expensive top of the range flying school (think of a university town starting with Ox) and nobody ever bother to even suggest any method apart from “good pilots memorise everything instantly” kind of approach.

[@Newberntrains]

One of the best helpful videos I think I've seen on this channel cause if there is 2 things that new students don't like touching while flying it's the mixture (oops killed the engine) And the push to talk for the radio

[@nicolasb.2291]

That would be a good video to do on how to properly manage the mixture.

[@Newberntrains]

@@nicolasb.2291 Or videos working or cleaning the plane Id pay money to see a 3 hour long video of 80991 going thru annual and interview with the A&P who works on it basically a what is involved with owning a plane

[@NinjaPilot2194]

This is good info as a controller as well! And I like that PTAC is used on the pilot side as well. Exactly what is used for atc training

[@chrisjavier1767]

As a fellow pilot, and a CFI, this video rocks I learned a lot of new things here too, thank you so much The video, the cadence, the editing, the quality, and usefulness of everything on here, well done man, this is one of the best videos I've ever seen!!!

[@carlsonlemos9927]

This video is awesome and I bought the IFR notepad ( the updated version). Thanks for all you do for the aviation community.

[@benmartz3405]

I love this channel because im not a pilot! I learn so much just watching it! Thank you for your time and hope you you have a great holiday!

[@FriPilot]

Same with me, Ben. I find Josh's videos very interesting and informative.

[@ajomaneeh]

same

[@jac4549]

Thanks for posting this video and others. I'm well along into IFR training here in Texas in mostly actual conditions for every lesson (by choice). Working on really establishing consistent safe and efficient IFR techniques as a lifestyle and not just to pass the checkride. Your videos are an inspiration and confidence builder. Bought all items from your e-store. Will be a frequent customer of the note pads especially.

[@marknovak9310]

Appreciate the time you took to show your method of recording what you hear on the radio. Thanks so much!

[@lostinasia25]

I'm a paper guy type too. Just bring extra pens & batteries because they do fail at the worst time. I also suggest for learning radio communications, buy a handheld radio and listen to approach, tower, ground and other frequencies to learn and visualize the clearance. Back in the day we had King radios without dual flip frequencies we had to copy new frequency in case of no reply. Great video and good instructions.

[@flyer16612]

Or get the FREE phone app called LiveATC

[@dmaeroflyer9279]

I’m also an A&P/IA. I am always listening to the tower etc....especially here in America. Although I am American, I lived over 31 years in Germany and learned to fly in Luxembourg. Things are said and read back a little different sometimes.

[@benburns5995]

Josh, great idea to write things down for flight as it is a lot of information to remember. Helps keep everything straight.

[@MabrysDad]

Just gave my wife her notepad (late Cmas present) and we watched the vid again. This will be so helpful when she flies again and starts making radio calls. Thanks for this awesome flying tool.

[@boeingpilot7373]

nice one josh, been watching your vids since day 1 all your training and every flight you do, keep up the good work, over and out!

[@marvinkigame2838]

I feel like I can give you a hug Bro... You helped me on my instruments. Thank you so much for this... I salute you ✋

[@jhr07]

Josh, Thank you for this video! I've been flying sims for years but never have wanted to learn the ATC side, but this video is a great start for me! I've also recently learned the phanetic alphabet, so there's hope yet! 😀👍🏻

[@adrienpage1524]

I haven’t even started my lessons yet for my PPL, but I can hardly wait to implement this! Great job!

[@vivekgr3001]

same here

[@AkPacerPilot]

I’m prepping for my ifr, this is very helpful. Thank you very much!

[@Ronbob59]

Josh... Flew to Houston from Abilene on Saturday and used your method. Six ATC’s in 300 miles and not a single repeat request. Thanks for a great video.

[@titanicdanny4656]

I'm an aspiring pilot and have always found the radio side of things worrying. However this really helps, thanks sm dude

[@jamesdoerr4318]

I have watched a few of your vids and enjoyed them. This IS ONE I am very glad you did. Thanks

[@robertthrailkill1368]

Your emphasis on vertical and horizontal instructions is excellent. I always think of my IFR is just a series of altitudes and headings that eventually get you to the destination.

[@elonjun3327]

Thank you, sir. Happy flight!

[@nascarjeffgordon2424]

Outstanding video Josh! I would love to see more flight training videos like this in the future.

[@ralphwoodard609]

I wish I would’ve had this kind of information way back in the early 80s when I was trying to learn to fly. I hated getting on the radio most of the time.

[@czdaniel1]

I always appreciate the irony of moments like with these videos with the realization that we are learning how to learn

[@Youtuber-o]

Very helpful video. I am trying to go back to flying after a long time and this video is helping me refresh a lot of things.

[@gabrielayres8708]

Great video. Very helpful. Thanks a lot.. He went full Eminem at 11:15 though... haha...

[@Jaksur_Trucker]

Haha

[@elitemossy7990]

Really like this.. just started ifr training. Thank you!

[@ashsundar2473]

Good job I love the flight note pad. Awesome idea mate. Definitely an integral part of the six P's

[@ryanisflying]

Thanks for posting this video! I am preparing a long VFR XC flight from Toronto to Florida and this type of info will help me even as an VFR pilot. I fly with ForeFlight but prefer to write ATC clearances and ATIS info on paper. I like the layout of your notepad with the enroute section having lots of room to write. I plan on picking up a couple pads from your site if you will ship to Canada. Keep up the good work!

[@earlandersonarchitects2153]

Already ordered your pads! Enjoyed your shorthand. Very helpful.

[@vidmikevid]

Good topic and good video Josh. I seem to have no standardized system in my head so I’ve watched this twice already(and took notes ) and I’m going to give it a shot your way. Thanks for the insight! Keep up the good work

[@theSaxman5]

Thanks, Pal, we all need continual help that's ongoing, day by day. Again, many thanks!!!!!

[@trinipilot2246]

Awesome awesome video!!!! I can't tell you how helpful this was. I will be implementing some of your shorthand tips. It enables you to create good cockpit habits. Thanks Josh

[@paulodestefani8223]

congrats my friend, a very good lesson for pilots, thank you, have a nice flight!

[@nathangerwig6637]

Totally instructional and helpful. Insight is always useful and this was informative. Thank you.

[@mathewrowe5301]

I’ll tell you what this was a great video. I’m a citation pilot and even though I’m a professional this was a very helpful video for me. Doesn’t matter the skill level we all have our weaknesses. Thanks Aviation 101

[@markdristy]

Nice work. Would like to see a video like this (and notepad) for VFR flying. ATIS/Clearance Delivery/Ground/Tower/Departure/Enroute/ATIS/Approach/Tower/Ground. :)

[@motor2of7]

Great vid. In the middle of my ppl training and tips like this really help.

[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

A very enlightening and valuable tutorial! Thank you.

[@Extrememarksman]

Very informative! Thank you for sharing this. It seems as though there isn’t a lot of this kind of content out there right now to help new pilots build their own system.

[@jwdonal]

I've never written down a single flight note in my life but found this very informative and interesting to watch. :)

[@patrickunderwood5662]

Just bought a couple pads to show appreciation for a really helpful video.

[@itildude]

Very informative. I’m a glider pilot so I never get to fly IFR but this is still right up my alley of interest!

[@stephenstead7270]

It a great way to wright in down and so easy to grasp. and great way to learn radio

[@mirmbloatbust4783]

I was just about to ask about this very thing. Thank you for all the great content!

[@petersalkeld]

Excellent video, sir. Very clean and extremely informative.

[@SuperAirplanemaster]

Thank you for making this video this help a lot especially like the notepad format

[@markthibault8579]

Great video. Even though I'm a VFR pilot, the shorthand is very handy when receiving clearances from ATC in controlled airspace.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Loved your Shortcuts. Super helpful video. Thank you!

[@stevethul1]

Great video, keep up the great work. The majors will want you soon.

[@Krkt58]

I really appreciate your teaching. Excellent job!

[@JamesDevoy]

Nice video Josh, heading down to Florida tomorrow to start my EASA IR (R) . Been a PPL for 2 years and wish someone had shown me such simple notation a long time ago. A line above a height to signify 'not above' simple genius. Thanks buddy.

[@gregoryhill7960]

Always love your videos

[@hardeman70]

Super helpful, I’m looking to do flying lessons next year, thank you for the help!

[@preetclinic9414]

Thanks a ton for a wonderful lesson on a difficult subject for a beginner.

[@asarangan]

Great videos! I commend your effort on being thorough.

[@VentShop]

Very interesting, I have not even started flying yet but the more I watch of different video's the more I learn. I understand the need for some shorthand when trying to get things done fast and will probably do something similar when I get started and tailor it to fit me. Thanks for the vids though.

[@919dds]

Top quality instructions and so nice to review. Thank you!

[@mustafachohan8942]

Made my ifr checkride easy! Thank you!

[@planesense7390]

Excellent Video! When I took flying lessons that was one of the things that I loved to do unlike most people, when I was a kid I would listen to ATC on my radio shack scanner for hours so I got very familiar with the lingo, so when I was ready to take lessons I was eager to try it out...Its a matter of familiarity

[@cq7415]

Really nice explanation. Thanks for sharing.

[@philipmandel]

Well done, sir. Your snappy editing kept me on my toes. I have shared the video with my primary and instrument students. Thanks a heap, Philip Mandel CFI-I (Portland OR area).

[@kwarner04]

Great video and super informative. Way better than anything Brandon ever taught me. ;) Keep up the good work and great content, buddy!

[@dennish9455]

Well done ...a very helpful way to handle !!!

[@andrewnolte962]

Really great video love the channel man I’m currently a high school student about to begin my career in aviation. One of my biggest concerns are radio comms and this helped ease the nerves a little

[@billwood4182]

Very Helpful and simple Thanks

[@bradhornick8667]

Great job explaining something that all student pilots seem to struggle with... THANK YOU!

[@nascarjeffgordon2424]

Josh please do more instructional videos. This video improved my class C radio communications greatly!

[@DoctorWessamAtif]

Excellent video and effort. Thanks!

[@luismedina1899]

Excellent information Captain.

[@psaunier10]

A handy acronym to remember when getting IFR clearance is “CRAFT” Clearance Route Altitude Frequency Transponder

[@crosswindcowboys2743]

so incredibly helpful dude. thanks

[@ziukh3164]

This was really educative. I appreciate it, thanks!

[@jakemccann6973]

Great video, very informative and helpful, thanks a lot for making it

[@Cessna_182]

Enjoyed watching this video, it was very clear and precise. I am going to start my instrument training in the very near future. Videos like this are helpful! if you do more instruction videos, one suggestion would be to show an IFR map maybe on split screen drawing a line between each point or fix you are referring to. To me, that just helps tie it all together. I know you were more into just how you would write it down on the pad but for me, this video was more than just that. Its a start in putting the pieces of the puzzle together to see the whole instrument picture. I would love to see more instructional videos from you! Thanks....

[@samueljoejr5191]

This video is nothing less than awsome. Thx.

[@cherfieldm]

The best video guidance, thanks.

[@joaocavalcanti7721]

Excellent video ... well done ! I am teaching your system here in Brazil

[@viteck1993]

This is pure gold! Thank so much.

[@bravo.juliet]

16:43 Pressurized C172 :)

[@Jet-Pack]

or put on your space suit

[@mytech6779]

An O2 bottle would be more practical. Would need the supercharged engine though.

[@willsmith1430]

Cleared fl 270 unrestricted climb aproved ;)

[@TheFlyingZulu]

C172 rocket engine modification. FAA approved I promise.

[@ryanawilson8549]

You make it sound so easy

[@zippyearth]

I make my Z's like you do. Great video. You have excellent teaching skills.

[@markoda8455]

Good stuff. I don’t think I have seem anyone do something like. Very helpful

[@joedavis6522]

A lot of good advice. My approach was similar. I always wrote down the entire expected clearance in the standard format on a simple small yellow pad, with the entire as-filed route . I would also draw a box around each part of the expected clearance. The actual clearance instructions from ATC where written outside of the boxes. This really helped me understand exactly what to do when I got to the "then as filed" part. Another thing I found helpful, especially in the beginning, was to rehearse the entire expected clearance using my best ATC voice. This is best done in private.

[@flyer16612]

Joe I really like the box idea. Thanks for sharing that. I will use it on my next flight

[@hbchohan4518]

Excellent very informative video

[@bharathsingh606]

Trust me ....as for me an students of aviation these tips help a lot 💯

[@lennytropianoatx]

Your videos are great and informative. Started picking up my PPL again after 27 years (last time I flew) out of KGTU. Glad to be a Patreon supporter. Hope to meet you someday down at KHYI / KAUS or elsewhere.

[@022872746]

Nice and helpful video!

[@jakew9887]

Great Video. Thanks

[@reneemcgaugh666]

Well explained, great information.

[@gylanunderhill]

Great video could really use more video's like this really useful advise that I didn't get from my instructors, really simple explanation, this will help so many learner pilots I have always struggled with trying to follow and write stuff down being dyslexic doesn't help. If you could do a video at some point on radio's how to set them up for com 1 and com 2 and how navigation radios work this could be a great series that you can help student pilots with all over the world, I think what would be a great video would be seeing everything from you planning a flight from using flight computer and charts down to landing and shutting down filling in log book's. one thing I struggle with is listening out for the call sign on the aircraft when people are talking is this something that you get better picking up over time?.

[@Steve-zr3lo]

Agree

[@Rookieaviator]

Gotta say, the pad works great!!!

[@737pilotcc2]

More videos like this please! Helpful!!

[@ericbuhrendorf]

Great vid. Great organization.

[@dmaeroflyer9279]

Wow! I found this video just after asking you about this in a previous video! Thanks! Great video.

[@TheWolfReport]

@Aviation101 Thanks for another super helpful video! This is the stuff that should be included in the training packages! As usual, I love your video work and appreciate your willingness to teach us n00bs.