Sample Radio Communications

CHAPTER FIVE

T-34C INSTRUMENTS

502.

SAMPLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

The following are examples of both radar and nonradar voice reports; however, it is not

possible to cover every possible radio communication that may occur. It is up to the pilot to

maintain a careful listening watch of the radio and comply with instructions given by ATC. If

you are in doubt or confused by any instructions ATC gives you, request clarification

immediately.

CLEARANCE DELIVERY

"Key West Clearance Delivery, Navy 3E123, IFR to Tampa International, clearance on request."

GROUND CLEARANCE

NOTE

Obtain ATIS information, if available, and include its alphabetic

identifier in your initial call to Ground Control. If ATIS is

unavailable, state request...with negative information.

"North Whiting Ground, Navy 3E123, taxi, IFR to Mobile Regional with information Charlie,

clearance on request."

NOTE

If you have already obtained your IFR clearance from a clearance

delivery, your ground call would be:

"North Whiting Ground, Navy 3E123, taxi, with information Alpha.."

TAKEOFF CALL

"North Whiting Tower, Navy 3E123, Takeoff."

OFF REPORT

"Pensacola Departure, Navy 3E123, off North Whiting, passing 1200 for 4000."

INITIAL CONTACT WHILE ENROUTE

Radar Environment

"Mobile Approach, Navy 3E123, level 4000."

If in a climb or descent, then the call will include the altitude passing and altitude climbing or

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