Say Again, Please: Guide to Radio Communications

by Bob Gardner

Providing a clear, conversational approach to radio communications, this sourcebook for pilots and aviation specialists features typical transmissions in order to explain how the air traffic control (ATC) system works and presents simulated flights to demonstrate the correct procedures. Topics cover every aspect of radio communication, including basic system and procedural comprehension, etiquette and rules, visual flight rules, instrument flight rules, emergency procedures, ATC facilities and their functions, and a review of airspace definitions. This revised edition also discusses Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO). Beginners and professionals alike will find this an invaluable resource for communicating by radio.

Genres: Aviation, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1902

Reviews

[F. Mercado]

Really good. Needs minor updates.

Keeps referring to the Chart Supplement as the Airport/ Facility Directory. A little annoying that they couldn't make such a simple change. Otherwise the book is excellent. It's really clear and has great examples and references. I also fly in the NW, like the author, so having first hand experience of some of the places and examples he talks about is nice too.

[Shawn]

A bit dated but extremely valuable

Good overview of communication through many phases of flight. Gps info is pretty dated but still applicable, just incomplete. Good addition to your library

[Keith]

A bit dated (flight watch has been gone for years) but most of the information is relevant, important, and clearly presented. This material is often not covered well in primary training and this book fills in those gaps. I wish they would update it regularly.

[Tim]

Fantastic, clear, and concise guide to streamlining your radio communications as a pilot. Builds from simple to more complex scenarios with excellent detail.

[Alan]

Bob covers an exhaustive list of radio scenarios that a pilot will encounter with Air Traffic Control. After reading this book a person should be fully comfortable with any communication scenario flying in the USA.

[Michael Yuhua Tang]

Clear, Consice Communication

Lots of examples of clear radio communication for pilots. Well worth the read especially if you have trouble on the radio.

[Keith Berthiaume]

Good read to sharpen radio skills.

[Tobin Fricke]

This is a superb little book for the student pilot.

[Smellsofbikes]

Essential book for aviation radio communications for non-commercial pilots: jam-packed with examples and discussion of what phraseology is required and what is not required but incredibly useful.

[Mark Yoshida]

Interesting if you're somewhat fascinated by air traffic control conversation as I am. The rest of you (normal) people probably won't like this.

[Elizabeth]

Good radio communication book. Wish it went a little more in depth.