Communicating With Atc Iii

Communicating With ATCCommunicating With ATC

Created by Luis A. Riverol ©2009

Communicating With ATCCommunicating With ATC

Basic radio communicationsListening to the ATISContacting Clearance DeliveryContacting Ground ControlContacting Tower


Basic Basic RadioRadio

CommunicationsCommunications


Basic Radio CommunicationsBasic Radio Communications

Use phonetic numbers and letters– Found in AIM section 4-2-7

Proper use of Aircraft IDs– Found in AIM section 4-2-4

Radio technique– Found in AIM section 4-2-2

Radio failure procedures– Found in AIM sections 6-4-1,2,3


Phonetic AlphabetPhonetic Alphabet

A-Alfah J-Juliet S-Sierra 2-TOO

B-Bravo K-Kilo T-Tango 3-TREE

C-Charlie L-Lima U-Uniform 4-FOW-er

D-Delta M-Mike V-Victor 5-FIFE

E-Echo N-November W-Whiskey 6-SIX

F-Foxtrot O-Oscar X-Xray 7-SEV-en

G-Golf P-Papa Y-Yankee 8-AIT

H-Hotel Q-Quebec Z-Zulu 9-NINE-er

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Use of Aircraft IDsUse of Aircraft IDs

Use full Aircraft ID on initial contact.– “Tamiami Tower, Cessna one-two-two-five-six”

Aircraft type is preferable to “November”.– Baron one-six-three-alpha bravo– Lancair three-four-niner-one-foxtrot

May abbreviate after initial contact.– Aztec two seven four


Radio TechniqueRadio TechniqueListen before you transmitThink before keying your transmitterWait a reasonable time for a replyBe alert for the lack of sounds

– Check volume– Check com panel– Check for stuck microphone– Check receiver frequency


Radio Failure ProceduresRadio Failure Procedures

Check equipmentSquawk “7600”Transmit intentions in the blindOver fly the airport at 500 feet above

pattern altitudeJoin pattern of active runwayLook for light gun signals


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Information Information

SystemSystemCreated by Luis A. Riverol ©2009

Receiving ATISReceiving ATIS

Pilots should listen to ATIS whenever it is in operation

Pilots should notify controllers on initial contact that they have received the current ATIS by stating the correct ATIS letter code.

Reference AIM section 4-1-13


ATIS ContentsATIS Contents

Airport identification ATIS letter code Time of observation Wind direction &

speed in knots Visibility in SM Obstructions to vision Weather phenomena

Sky conditions Temperature Dew-point Altimeter setting Other pertinent

remarks


ATIS Contents (Cont.)ATIS Contents (Cont.)

Approaches in use Runways in use Closures NOTAM’s Bird advisories Braking action reports Optional information

Hazardous weather advisories

Low Level Windshear Advisories

Instructions for the pilot to acknowledge receipt of the ATIS


ATIS ExampleATIS Example


ContactingContactingClearanceClearance

DeliveryDelivery


Contacting Clearance Delivery Contacting Clearance Delivery at Tamiami Airportat Tamiami Airport

Not required for VFR departuresWhen requesting VFR flight following:

– Full Aircraft ID– Aircraft type– Destination– Requested altitude

When requesting IFR clearance:– Full Aircraft ID– Destination


Clearance Delivery Clearance Delivery ResponsesResponses

VFR flight following– Aircraft ID– Departure frequency– Squawk code

IFR Clearance– Aircraft ID– Cleared to destination– Via routing– Maintain initial

altitude– Expect higher altitude– Departure frequency– Squawk code

• The pilot should read back the issued clearance and shall read back the assigned altitudes.


ContactingContactingGroundGround

ControlControl


Contacting Ground ControlContacting Ground Control

Before contacting Ground Control for taxi instructions you should:– Determine your position on the airport– Familiarize yourself with the airport diagram– Be familiar with airport signage and markings– Reposition yourself near a Spot Number

If you are unfamiliar with the airport you should request progressive taxi instructions


Contacting Ground ControlContacting Ground Control

When making initial call to Ground Control state the following;– Tamiami Ground– Aircraft ID– Location (Spot Number)– Request– Direction of flight or indicate you are IFR– Receipt of ATIS code


Ground Control ResponseGround Control Response

AC ID, Tamiami Ground– Taxi to runway niner left via Alpha.– Taxi to runway niner right via taxiway Echo.

Possible Ground Control responses:– Hold your position for inbound traffic.– Follow the aircraft to runway one three.– Runway niner right via Echo, hold short of

runway one three.



Pilot Response to Ground Pilot Response to Ground ControlControl

The pilot should read back the taxi instructions.

The pilot shall read back any and all hold short instructions.

The pilot should request clarification if unsure of any taxi or hold short instructions before he/she proceeds onto any runway.

ContactingContactingTowerTower


Contacting Tower (Departures)Contacting Tower (Departures)

Be ready to depart Initial call should include

– Tamiami Tower– Aircraft ID– Runway– Request and/or direction of flight

Short delay on runway Rolling start Remain in the pattern Depart to the southwest


The Takeoff ClearanceThe Takeoff ClearanceComposed of the following elements

– Aircraft ID– Tamiami Tower– Instructions

No delay, traffic information Right/left turn approved (fly normal pattern) Heading Other

– Runway– Cleared for takeoff


Alternate InstructionsAlternate InstructionsCleared for immediate takeoff or hold shortRunway Position and hold

– Position of closest aircraft requesting to land on Runway

Hold short of runway – Reason– Sequence number

Proceed up to and hold short of runwayPilot shall read back hold short and

position and hold instructionsCreated by Luis A. Riverol ©2009


Traffic AdvisoriesTraffic Advisories Provided as workload permits and proximity

warrants it Issued in the following sequence

– Position from aircraft Azimuth in terms of 12 hour clock In terms of the 8 cardinal compass points

– Distance from aircraft in miles– Direction moving or relative direction of movement– Type of aircraft, if known– Altitude, if known

Advise when traffic is no longer a factor

Contacting Tower (Arrivals)Contacting Tower (Arrivals)

Initial call should include– Tamiami Tower– Aircraft ID– Position relative to airport and altitude– Request

Full stop Touch and go Transition

– ATIS code


Tower ResponseTower Response

Aircraft ID, Tamiami Tower Report at a specific pointFly (direction) to join/ followRemain clear of Class Delta, expect

clearance in # minutes

Pilot should read back instructions


Spacing and Sequencing Spacing and Sequencing InstructionsInstructions

Extend downwindMake short approachFollowMake left/right 360/270/180Go aroundPilot should read back instructions


Landing ClearancesLanding ClearancesAircraft ID, Tamiami Tower

– Cleared to land– Cleared touch and go– Cleared stop and go– Cleared low approach– Cleared for the option

Full stop Touch and go Stop and go Low approach


Landing Clearances (Cont.)Landing Clearances (Cont.)Aircraft ID, Tamiami Tower

– Option approved (clearance had been issued)– Unable option (alternate instructions)– Unable (type of option), other options approved

Tower will advise of traffic holding in position

Pilot should read back clearancePilot shall execute the clearance given

unless amendment is requested and approved


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