![]() In addition, “maintain vigilance in monitoring air traffic control radio communications frequencies for potential traffic conflicts with aircraft.” The AIM suggests reference the Pilot/Controller Glossary to help learn the definitions of particular words or phrases.ġ2 AIM – Section 2: Radio Communications Phraseology and TechniquesĪIM Radio Technique: 1)“Listen before you transmit” Be careful not to communicate over another person who is mid-communication. The AIM suggests that, “the single, most important thought in pilot controller communications is understanding.” Please keep all radio communications, brief, and concise. There are five different legs of the traffic pattern: Upwind Crosswind Downwind Base Finalġ1 AIM – Section 2: Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques At uncontrolled fields you must state which part of the traffic pattern you are on. Therefore, it will always look like this:ġ0 Fields Before we can discuss the radio calls you need to make, you must understand the terms that you would be using while communicating. If you recall, you contact tower just prior to the hold short line to let them know that you are ready for departure. Past that line you enter tower’s area and you have taxied onto an active runway. Example: “Truckee tower, Glider 1PS is at the Frog Pond 7,500 entering left downwind for 20,” or Truckee tower, Glider 1PS is 5 miles NE at 7,500 entering left downwind for 20 You must get a landing clearance from tower.ĩ New words? The hold short line is one of the most critical lines to Air traffic control. You will tell tower the following information: Who you are, how you are intending to enter the traffic pattern, and what type of landing you want. You will receive a taxi clearance, and Ground control will follow you to your ramp.Ĩ Examples (From the east flight area to Frog Pond) Tower will clear you to land, and prompt you to exit the runway and contact ground. Coming inbound from the flight area, contact Truckee Tower when you are no less than 5 miles out (AIM 4-3-2). Here at Truckee, tower isħ Returning Inbound Inbound communications are a little easier. These are the people that allow you to do that. You must get permission to take off and land on their pavement. Tower has jurisdiction over each runway and the vicinity of the traffic pattern. They are in the top of the tower and can watch you as you take off and land. Here at Truckee, ground is 118.3Ħ Tower Control Tower control is monitored by people in the same room as the ground control. You must get clearance to taxi, you receive this on the ground frequency. ![]() They exercise jurisdiction over the taxiway and all areas prior to the runway. They are looking out the windows and can watch you as you taxi. Those frequencies are monitored by TWO different areas of the tower: -Ground Control 118.3 -Tower Controlĥ Ground Control Ground control is monitored by people in the tower. The control tower has two different frequencies that you will communicate on. The purpose of this presentation is to ease your worries and give you a better understanding of the world of ATC with respect to the TRUCKEE/RENO vicinity. Come to the realization now that you are going to make mistakes. Reality check! You are a beginner! Its okay. You might fear appearing like a beginner. You may be afraid that you will say words incorrectly, or get in trouble. ![]() The FAR/AIM defines Air traffic as: aircraft operating in the air or on an airport surface, exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas.ģ Reality Check What is there to be afraid of? ![]() The FAR/AIM defines Air traffic control as: a service operated by appropriate authority to promote the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic. Presentation on theme: "Air Traffic Control Communications"- Presentation transcript:Ī guide to successful communication between ATC and the beginner pilot.
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