From Start To Finish

One of the first things taught to student pilots is basic radio use and of course, the Phonetic Alphabet. The Phonetic Alphabet is, quite simply, words substituted for letters that sound alike, and can be easily mistaken for the other. These letters are b, c, d, e, g, p, t and v.

The Phonetic Alphabet is an international standard used throughout the aviation industry. It was chosen because the words are unambiguous and can be recognized even when only part of the word is heard.

Clear and correct communication is critically important in aviation, especially when flying. A misstated or misunderstood request or instruction can set up a chain of causation ending in disaster. Even if you are not flying into a towered airport, clear communication is a necessity from engine start to shutdown.

Using guidelines like the following will help ensure your communication is clear:

• Know what you want to say before pressing the microphone button.

• Wait several seconds and listen before speaking.

• Speak slowly and enunciate clearly, in a normal tone of voice.

• Acknowledge receipt of messages or instructions.

• Keep your broadcast brief and to the point.

If you have questions, check your Aeronautical Information Manual (Ch.4, sec.2) on radio communications and proper phraseology. If you still have questions, check with your favorite flight instructor. It is always a good idea to review what you remember and reclaim what you may have forgotten.

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