From ATIS to CTAF every scenario a GA pilot encounters in real IFR and VFR operations.
Phase 01
ATIS Listen, Decode, Read Back
Copy the full ATIS broadcast, decode altimeter and active runway, advise you have the information on first contact.
ATIS copyAltimeter settingInfo identifier
Phase 02
Clearance Delivery IFR & VFR
IFR void-time clearances and VFR flight following requests. Full readback with void time.
IFR clearanceVoid timeVFR advisories
Phase 03
Ground Control Taxi & Hotspots
Taxi instructions at Class C and D airports, hold-short points, progressive taxi. Read the airport from verbal instructions alone.
Taxi readbackHold-shortHotspots
Phase 04
Tower Run-up & Pattern Entry
Requesting pattern entry, run-up area, departure instructions, left vs right traffic, sequence in the pattern.
Pattern entryLeft/right trafficSequence
Phase 05
Tower Takeoff & Departure
Takeoff clearance with departure instructions fly runway heading, turn to heading, climb to altitude.
Takeoff clearanceDeparture turnFrequency change
Phase 06
Departure / Approach Radar Advisories
VFR flight following and IFR departure handoffs. Traffic advisories, altitude assignments, Class B/C transitions.
Radar contactTraffic advisoriesClass B transition
Phase 07
Center Cruise & Frequency Changes
En-route handoffs, altitude changes, weather deviations. IFR cancellation in the air.
Frequency changeIFR cancellationWeather deviation
Phase 08
Approach ATIS, Descend & Expect
Copy a second ATIS, request ILS or visual approach, descend via. Altimeter readback most commonly missed item.
Approach clearanceAltimeter readbackILS/RNAV
Phase 09
Tower Pattern, Sequence & Land
Landing clearance, traffic sequence, go-around. "Number 2 behind the Bonanza on a 4-mile final" fast processing required.
Landing clearanceTraffic sequenceGo-around
Phase 10
Non-Towered CTAF Self-Announce
Full self-announce format at uncontrolled airports position, altitude, intentions, from 10 miles out to parking.
CTAF self-announceBlind transmissions122.8