What should I repeat back to ATC?

What should I repeat back to ATC?

AIM 4-4-7 (b) says: Pilots of airborne aircraft should read back those parts of ATC clearances and instructions containing altitude assignments, vectors, or runway assignments as a means of mutual verification.

Can you listen to air traffic control on a plane?

By far the main thing anyone listening to ATC cannot do is TALK! Unless you are flying an aircraft or working at the airport you are not allowed to talk on a VHF airband radio frequency. In some countries like Canada and the UK you also need a Radio Operator Certificate to legally talk on the radio.

What is read back procedure?

Definition. Readback. A procedure whereby the receiving station repeats a received message or an appropriate part thereof back to the transmitting station so as to obtain confirmation of correct reception.

What radio do I need to listen to ATC?

Find live frequencies. Obtain a radio scanner that is capable of receiving frequencies between 118.0 and 136.975 MHz. Good brands to check out include Uniden, and Whistler. You can also find general coverage receivers from Icom, Yaesu, Grundig, Kenwood and others that will pick up air frequencies.

Do pilots have to read back ATC instructions?

Pilots of airborne aircraft should read back those parts of ATC clearances and instructions containing altitude assignments, vectors, or runway assignments as a means of mutual verification. As a student pilot soloing into class C airspace, on one flight ATC kept repeating everything back until I spoke it back to him.

How often do you acknowledge ATC messages?

Basically any time that they give you a clearance or anything that contains a number. You should acknowledge with at the bare minimum your aircraft call sign and preferably something that lets them know that you got their instructions/message and understand it, every time that ATC talks to you.

How does ATC compare to other pilots?

ATC will usually be more patient with you and actually talk to you a little slower to make sure that you understand everything. Other pilots will probably give you more room as well and respect the fact that you are newer. What do you have to lose?

What is the best way to get along with ATC?

Student pilot.” I did this during my student days and it seemed to always help. ATC will usually be more patient with you and actually talk to you a little slower to make sure that you understand everything. Other pilots will probably give you more room as well and respect the fact that you are newer.