ASA - Say Again, Please: Guide to Radio Communications

Talking on an aviation radio and understanding air traffic control (ATC) Say 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.

Chapters cover communication etiquette and rules, understanding radio equipment, emergency situations, and both VFR and IFR communications and clearances. Also included: a concise summary of the FAA's communication facilities and their functions, airspace classifications and definitions, and the FAA's recommended shorthand for copying clearances.

The communication requirements for entering, departing, and transiting each class of airspace is explained in detail by following along with the author on "simulated" flights. A full-color sectional excerpt is provided for the example flights, so readers can review the map while reading the explanation for flying and talking in each area. Readers will learn everything they need to communicate effectively in VFR, IFR, and emergency conditions. Includes a bound-in full color example map.

Bob Gardner's 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.

Also by Bob Gardner:

• The Complete Private Pilot
• The Complete Private Pilot Syllabus
• The Complete Advanced Pilot
• The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot
• The Complete Remote Pilot

Soft Cover Specifications:

• Part Number ASASAP6
• ISBN 9781619547742
• Author Bob Gardner
• ISBN 978-1-61954-774-2
• Edition Sixth Edition
• Date Published 2019
• Dimensions 7-1/4" x 9"
• Page Count 232 pages
• Includes Index, glossary, illustrations
• Weight 1.10 lbs

eBundle Specifications:

• Part Number ASASAP62D
• ISBN 9781619548817
• Author Bob Gardner
• ISBN 978-1-61954-881-7
• Edition Sixth Edition
• Date Published 2019
• Dimensions 7-1/4" x 9"
• Page Count 232 pages
• Includes Index, glossary, illustrations
• Weight 1.10 lbs

eBook Specifications:

• Part Number ASASAP6EB
• ISBN 9781619547759
• Author Bob Gardner
• ISBN 978-1-61954-775-9
• Edition Sixth Edition
• Date Published 2019
• Page Count 232 pages (print edition)
• Includes Index, glossary, illustrations