Proper radio technique — think, click, speak…
Flying in the practice area northwest of Daytona Beach an aircraft was giving an advisory call that went like this:
Lake Disston traffic, Cessna 12345 is northeast … uh, west. No, east. [pause] Where the hell are we?
Short Final
Key Takeaways:
- Proper radio technique, summarized as "think, click, speak," is crucial for clear and effective aviation communication.
- An example of poor technique shows a pilot struggling to identify their own location during an advisory call, leading to confusion.
- This incident underscores the importance of situational awareness and adhering to proper radio procedures to avoid ineffective transmissions.
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