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Talking to Air Traffic Control (ATC) can definitely be intimidating at first. But once you realize that it's mostly the same thing over and over again, I promise that it gets way easier! In this video I want to walk you through an average flight talking to ground, tower, and approach control in and out of Class D airspace. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to do it in your sleep. I promise!
š My Private Pilot Flashcards: airplaneacademy.com/flashcards
š¬ Want to discuss any of this with me 1:1? Book a call here ā airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie
šØāāļø About me: Iām Charlie, a commercial pilot and airplane owner whoās been sharing aviation lessons and resources through Airplane Academy for years. My goal is to make flying more approachable for aspiring and student pilotsāwithout all the overwhelm. More here airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
Get my free PDF: 88 Takeaways from 18 Years as a Pilot here -- airplaneacademy.com/takeaways
Talking to Air Traffic Control (ATC) can definitely be intimidating at first. But once you realize that it's mostly the same thing over and over again, I promise that it gets way easier! In this video I want to walk you through an average flight talking to ground, tower, and approach control in and out of Class D airspace. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to do it in your sleep. I promise!
š My Private Pilot Flashcards: airplaneacademy.com/flashcards
š¬ Want to discuss any of this with me 1:1? Book a call here ā airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie
šØāāļø About me: Iām Charlie, a commercial pilot and airplane owner whoās been sharing aviation lessons and resources through Airplane Academy for years. My goal is to make flying more approachable for aspiring and student pilotsāwithout all the overwhelm. More here airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
