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?
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Key Takeaways:
- Proper radio technique involves a "think, click, speak" sequence to ensure clear and accurate communication.
- The article illustrates the consequences of poor radio technique with an example of a pilot becoming disoriented and unsure of their position mid-transmission.
- This highlights the importance of pilots knowing their exact location before making radio calls to avoid confusion and maintain effective advisories.
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