Say Again, Please: Guide to Radio Communications

Gardner, Bob

ISBN 10: 1619547740 / ISBN 13: 9781619547742

Published by Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (edition 6th), 2019

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Say Again, Please: Guide to Radio Communications
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (edition 6th)
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1619547740
• ISBN 13: 9781619547742
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 6th.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Talking on an aviation radio and understanding air traffic control (ATC) instructions can be one of the most intimidating aspects of flight training. In Say Again, Please Bob Gardner explains how the ATC system works and teaches pilots what to say, what to expect to hear, and how to interpret and react to clearances and instructions. His conversational-yet-concise writing style will help increase your comfort level when using an aircraft radio. Inside are talk examples of typical radio transmissions explaining how ATC works, as well as simulated flights that clearly demonstrate correct communication procedures in each class of airspace.

This hands-on book covers the following:

• The ABCs of communicating
• Understanding radio equipment
• Communication etiquette and rules
• VFR, IFR, and emergency communication procedures
• Air traffic control facilities and their functions
• Review of airspace definitions
• Glossary of pilot/controller communication terms and phrases

Let Say Again, Please help you learn how to communicate in the air.

About the Author

Bob Gardner is a long-admired member of the aviation community. He began his flying career as a hobby in Alaska in 1960 while in the U.S. Coast Guard. By 1966, Bob earned his Private land and sea, Commercial, Instrument, Instructor, CFII, and MEL. Over the next 16 years he was an instructor, charter pilot, corporate and freight Captain, and Director of ASA Ground Schools.

Currently, Bob holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with single and multi-engine land ratings; a CFI certificate with instrument and multi-engine land ratings; and a Ground Instructor's Certificate with advanced and instrument ratings. In addition, Bob is a Gold Seal Instructor and has been instructing since 1968. To top off this impressive list of accomplishments, Bob is also a well-known author, journalist, and airshow lecturer.