Learn to Fly
Special Words
- roger: I hear you. I completely understand you. (Received) does not mean I agree or disagree.
- wilco: I hear you. I completely understand you. And I will comply with your instructions. (will comply)
- Unable: I am unable to comply with your instructions. (Sully)
- Unfamiliar: I am unfamiliar with the reporting point you are referring to.
- Say again / say again slowly.
- Blocked: the last transmission was blocked; 2 people were trying to talk at the same time.
- Standy by: I am busy right now. Please wait quietly for a moment. I will get back to you when I am able. (usually said by controller)
- Over: I am done talking. Your turn to talk. (not used too much any more)
- Out: This is my last transmission. I'm leaving the frequency. (not used too much any more)
Respond to yes/no questions (e.g. Do you have the airport in sight?)
- Affirmative: Yes.
- Negative: No.
avoid to (2) and for (4)
Two-way radio communications
you say
- call sign of the ATC facility you are calling
- your call sign
they say
- your call sign
- their call sign
untowered airport or after hours, callsign: traffic (to all the other aircraft), e.g. Watsonville traffic