When new student pilots first begin training, one task that can cause trouble is speaking to air traffic control over the radio. It takes practice and experience to learn the specific phraseology used on aviation communication frequencies, and many students can experience “mic fright” when it comes time to answer ATC instructions or properly communicate intentions.
A Digital Solution to Hone Your Radio Comms Skills
Key Takeaways:
- Student pilots often struggle with air traffic control (ATC) radio communication, facing "mic fright" and difficulty mastering specific aviation phraseology.
- PlaneEnglish developed ARSim, an app providing realistic VFR and IFR radio communication training through thousands of scenarios across over 200 airports.
- ARSim offers task-based instruction, providing feedback on phraseology, speech rate, and overall proficiency to help users master aviation communication procedures.
- Available on mobile platforms with a free trial, ARSim is also being adapted for the US Air Force and complemented by a physical manual for in-depth learning.
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