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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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. :)

[@gabrielayres8708]

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

[@Jaksur_Trucker]

Haha

[@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

[@nascarjeffgordon2424]

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

[@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!

[@AkPacerPilot]

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

[@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.

[@marknovak9310]

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

[@earlandersonarchitects2153]

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

[@benburns5995]

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

[@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! 😀👍🏻

[@paulodestefani8223]

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

[@elonjun3327]

Thank you, sir. Happy flight!

[@ashsundar2473]

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

[@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.

[@theSaxman5]

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

[@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

[@elitemossy7990]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@nascarjeffgordon2424]

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

[@nathangerwig6637]

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

[@stevethul1]

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

[@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.

[@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 ✋

[@petersalkeld]

Excellent video, sir. Very clean and extremely informative.

[@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.

[@mirmbloatbust4783]

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

[@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).

[@ryanisflyin2270]

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!

[@motor2of7]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Loved your Shortcuts. Super helpful video. Thank you!

[@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.

[@LeeRussell]

Great video Josh, very helpful. Lee

[@gregoryhill7960]

Always love your videos

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@luismedina1899]

Excellent information Captain.

[@chesterstewart9098]

Great video Josh! I should be taking my private pilot oral and practical in a couple of weeks and I will use this info in the future!

[@hardeman70]

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

[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

A very enlightening and valuable tutorial! Thank you.

[@juanignacioelias6499]

Great vid Josh. Have you considered adding the CRAFT acronym to capture the IFR clearance in the proposer section of your notepad template?

[@stephenstead7270]

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

[@markthibault8579]

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

[@Krkt58]

I really appreciate your teaching. Excellent job!

[@DoctorWessamAtif]

Excellent video and effort. Thanks!

[@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.

[@patrickunderwood5662]

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

[@SuperAirplanemaster]

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

[@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

[@dennish9455]

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

[@psaunier10]

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

[@kwarner04]

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

[@jwdonal]

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

[@preetclinic9414]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ePiCsCoPeS11]

Appreciate the video, very helpful. Also cool to see a fellow Bobcat who’s very successful flying out of the same airports I fly out of.

[@cq7415]

Really nice explanation. Thanks for sharing.

[@joshuamarius]

Great video and thanks for Tips. For the notepad I have one recommendation: a spot for your Alternate in case you file one.

[@ericbuhrendorf]

Great vid. Great organization.

[@919dds]

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

[@asarangan]

Great videos! I commend your effort on being thorough.

[@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....

[@zippyearth]

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

[@022872746]

Nice and helpful video!

[@1956diver]

Very informative. When I got my instrument rating in early 1970s, we didn't go through things like this. I guess it was "learn as we went". Contrats on what you do.Randy

[@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!!!

[@syedmashor18]

This is just fantastic. Thank you

[@tombuttner]

Dude, super useful knowledge dump. Keep the tricks of the trade videos coming.

[@mustafachohan8942]

Made my ifr checkride easy! Thank you!

[@turmat01]

awesome little pad! If I can give a suggestion: top right, add 2 more fields: T/O time and landing time. With that, you would have all the info you need to fill your logbook :)

[@bradhornick8667]

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

[@joaocavalcanti7721]

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

[@veerv4198]

Great vid..

[@edge540steve]

Great video

[@hbchohan4518]

Excellent very informative video

[@prodog2355]

Great vid

[@ziukh3164]

This was really educative. I appreciate it, thanks!

[@crosswindcowboys2743]

so incredibly helpful dude. thanks

[@TheBoostboy12]

Awesome video!!

[@elmerleefuddpucker7747]

Josh, thanks for such informative videos you do an amazing job. I have always wanted to pilot my own aircraft and because of your and other's videos I now have the "want to's and plan to's". Still in research phase and prepping to try for a scholarship or Vet financial support. I am really interested in purchasing a KitFox aircraft as I would totally enjoy country flying. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@dmaeroflyer9279]

Again, what an awesome video! I’m not IFR yet, but this will certainly help me flying here in Clearwater area. I have flown mostly in Germany and Luxembourg. Yes, we say FL, Flight Level 50 for 5,000ft. Ex. LOl

[@737pilotcc2]

More videos like this please! Helpful!!

[@jessei5921]

Just ordered some, thank you sir ✈️