Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
I'm not perfect on the radio (no one is all of the time) but I've been noticing some situations happen time and again that I think are worth addressing... they are a few mistakes in our communications at non-towered airports that can lead to dangerous situations. They are easy to make but also easy to fix, so I think it's worth drawing some attention to them today so we can all try to make the skies a little safer!
Video Chapters:
0:00 - Risky Situations
0:18 - VFR and (Practice) IFR Traffic Together
1:53 - FAA's Guidance on IFR Traffic at Non-Towered Airports
2:45 - Are other people here?
3:19 - Common Mistake to Lose Your Radio
4:14 - Leaving Out KEY Info
5:44 - Something We Often Forget
6:03 - What about towered communications?
Mentioned at the end of the video:
- Advisory Circular: faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_90-66b.pdf
- 15 ways to get better at ATC RIGHT NOW: youtu.be/ExnLJ-bWekI
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Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
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If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
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I'm not perfect on the radio (no one is all of the time) but I've been noticing some situations happen time and again that I think are worth addressing... they are a few mistakes in our communications at non-towered airports that can lead to dangerous situations. They are easy to make but also easy to fix, so I think it's worth drawing some attention to them today so we can all try to make the skies a little safer!
Video Chapters:
0:00 - Risky Situations
0:18 - VFR and (Practice) IFR Traffic Together
1:53 - FAA's Guidance on IFR Traffic at Non-Towered Airports
2:45 - Are other people here?
3:19 - Common Mistake to Lose Your Radio
4:14 - Leaving Out KEY Info
5:44 - Something We Often Forget
6:03 - What about towered communications?
Mentioned at the end of the video:
- Advisory Circular: faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_90-66b.pdf
- 15 ways to get better at ATC RIGHT NOW: youtu.be/ExnLJ-bWekI
==
Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
Looking for 1:1 help? Check out airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie and we can talk anything aviation or entrepreneurship related.
