Description should include the following:
- Using proper radio phraseology and procedures contribute to a pilot’s ability to operate safely and efficiently in the airspace system.
- A review of the Pilot/Controller Glossary contained in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) assists a pilot in the use and understanding of standard terminology.
- The AIM also contains many examples of radio communications.
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has adopted a phonetic alphabet that should be used in radio communications. When communicating with ATC, pilots should use this alphabet to identify their aircraft.
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