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Communications

PlaneEnglish ATC Communications Manual

Mastering Airspace: What Every Pilot Needs to Know to Stay Sharp on the Mic

May 16, 2025

Mastering Airspace: What Every Pilot Needs to Know
Navigating and communicating in Class B, C, D, and beyond doesn't have to be overwhelming. This guide breaks down each airspace type with real-world examples, ARSim practice links, and video tutorials to help you stay sharp on the mic—whether you're training or getting back in the cockpit.

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Aviation Radio Simulator

Getting the most out of ARSim for your ATC Comms Training

March 19, 2025

This article provides tips on how to hit the ground running with ARSim and leverage the power under its hood so you can become proficient on your aircraft’s radio faster and learn to communicate with ATC and other air traffic more confidently sooner.

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UNIT SPOTLIGHT: Instrument Holds

February 13, 2025

Holding patterns in aviation are used to delay a landing for reasons like aircraft separation, weather conditions, or low visibility, and sometimes as part of a missed approach procedure. Pilots may also request a hold to complete emergency checklists. Training for holding patterns involves understanding their purpose, components, entries, and communication, which is essential for safety and proficiency in flight.

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Maverick has Entered the Chat

Maverick has Entered the Chat

August 21, 2024

Understanding pattern etiquette at an uncontrolled airport--including how to communicate with your fellow pilots--isn’t just about being polite; it’s about reducing accidents, protecting property, and saving lives.

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Air Traffic Control Tower

How to Shake Hands with ATC

May 27, 2024

Understanding the basics of ATC communications including how to make an initial contact plus an exciting interactive way to practice communications skills without paying for flight time.

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Building Cross-Country Confidence

April 26, 2024

Discover how PlaneEnglish's ARSim X-Country Flight emulator enhances radio communication skills for pilots. Perfect for students, low-hour, and rusty pilots, this tool prepares you for unexpected ATC interactions and complex airspace navigation, from VFR basics to advanced IFR scenarios.

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How Your Flight Academy Will Benefit from Dedicated Communications Training

March 22, 2024

High-quality dedicated pilot communications training is a necessary component of flight academy programs. 

Adopting this form of dedicated communications training has multiple advantages for both flight academies and their students. It’s a turn-key solution that will make your curriculum stand out from other schools.

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Enroll in FAA WINGS Program: Don’t Just Wing Your Comms Training

Enroll in FAA WINGS Program: Don’t Just Wing Your Comms Training

January 22, 2024

ARSim by PlaneEnglish can now earn you credit through the Federal Aviation Administration’s WINGS safety training program, a widely recognized program for helping pilots maintain and advance their currency and proficiency.

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How Flight Simulators For Pilots Can Actually Make You a Better Aviator

How Flight Simulators For Pilots Can Actually Make You a Better Aviator

December 20, 2023

Whether you are a student pilot or working on advanced ratings, a simulator is one of the best resources available to learn and improve skills. 

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ATC Phraseology and Communications Standards Differences Explained (ICAO vs FAA)

October 02, 2023

If you are just getting started on your pilot journey, you can learn both domestic and international communications simultaneously so you soon will be confident on the air and ready to venture to global destinations.

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Why Understanding PIREPs Is So Important

Why Understanding PIREPs Is So Important

September 22, 2023

A PIREP is a pilot report about conditions encountered in flight. Used as a supplement to general forecasts for an area, PIREPs contain important, detailed information gathered from people actually in the air.

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How to Choose an Aviation Headset [Buying Guide for Pilots]

How to Choose an Aviation Headset [Buying Guide for Pilots]

January 02, 2023

There are so many brands and styles of headsets to choose from plus a slew of features that can easily seem overwhelming at first. Check out PlaneEnglish's guide to purchasing your new aviation headset.

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The Many Benefits of Chair Flying

The Many Benefits of Chair Flying

December 20, 2022

Whether you are preparing for your first solo, your private pilot checkride, your CFI checkride, or a type rating, chair flying is an inexpensive but extremely valuable tool

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Five Helpful Tips to Prepare for Your First Solo

Five Helpful Tips to Prepare for Your First Solo

December 02, 2022

As you progress in your flight training, at some point you will reach the next, significant, exhilarating milestone: your first solo flight. Here are five tips to be prepared for your first solo, and beyond!

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How to Use ARSim by PlaneEnglish as Your Accountability Partner

How to Use ARSim by PlaneEnglish as Your Accountability Partner

November 17, 2022

The many benefits to having an accountability partner and how it increases your odds of success.

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Aviation Terminology: Why Using 'Say Again' Makes You a Better Pilot

Aviation Terminology: Why Using 'Say Again' Makes You a Better Pilot

November 09, 2022

Have you ever needed to talk to ATC but had to wait in line because another pilot was asking the controller to “say again?” Let's discuss the reasons you could need to request a repeat of the last transmission.

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Back to the Skies: Your 5-Step Guide for a Safe Return to Flying

November 03, 2022

5 great tips for a safe return to flight proficiency. Don’t be intimidated, with the right plan and tools you can get back into the left seat in no time.

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Resources

  • FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Chapter 4 Section 2 Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques
  • FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
  • FAA Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques – P-8740-47
  • FAA  Air Traffic Organization Policy – Air Traffic Control – JO7110.65Y
  • FAA Safety Briefing Aviation Communication May/June 2020 
  • FAA Pilots Portal
  • NATCA – Pilot-Controller Communications

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