Readback: June 2010

Regarding the ATC column Say More For Less in your March issue, I really enjoy reading articles like this. I take ATC very seriously and Im always interested to know exactly what they are expecting from me. I strive to be as professional as possible in the air, even though I fly just for fun. However, Im not perfect, and I can certainly be accused of wasting a lot of airtime over the years with something I cant seem to stop saying to each controller, Thanks.

Key Takeaways:

• Pilots discuss best practices for ATC communication, with the editor recommending specific phrases like "climbing/descending" and stating the controller's name upon initial contact for clarity and effectiveness.
• Multiple contributors observe a trend away from IFR flying due to factors such as rising fuel costs, aging pilots and increased caution, the high expense of modern IFR equipment, and the preference for more efficient VFR operations.
• The article clarifies that GPS generally cannot be used as a substitute for traditional navaids like ADF on NDB approaches unless explicitly permitted by the approach title, though it might be acceptable in emergency situations.

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