Say Again, Please: Guide to Radio Communications

by Bob Gardner

Talking on an aviation radio and understanding air traffic control (ATC) instructions can be one of the most intimidating aspects of flight training. In Say Again, Please Bob Gardner explains how the ATC system works and teaches pilots what to say, what to expect to hear, and how to interpret and react to clearances and instructions. His conversational-yet-concise writing style will help increase your comfort level when using an aircraft radio. Inside are talk examples of typical radio transmissions explaining how ATC works, as well as simulated flights that clearly demonstrate correct communication procedures in each class of airspace. This hands-on book covers the Let Say Again, Please help you learn how to communicate in the air.

Genres: Aviation, Nonfiction

232 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1902

Reviews

[F. Mercado · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good. Needs minor updates.

Keeps referring to the Chart Supplement as the Airport/ Facility Directory. A little annoying that they couldn't make such a simple change. Otherwise the book is excellent. It's really clear and has great examples and references. I also fly in the NW, like the author, so having first hand experience of some of the places and examples he talks about is nice too.

[Shawn]

A bit dated but extremely valuable

Good overview of communication through many phases of flight. Gps info is pretty dated but still applicable, just incomplete. Good addition to your library

[Keith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bit dated (flight watch has been gone for years) but most of the information is relevant, important, and clearly presented. This material is often not covered well in primary training and this book fills in those gaps. I wish they would update it regularly.

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic, clear, and concise guide to streamlining your radio communications as a pilot. Builds from simple to more complex scenarios with excellent detail.

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bob covers an exhaustive list of radio scenarios that a pilot will encounter with Air Traffic Control. After reading this book a person should be fully comfortable with any communication scenario flying in the USA.

[Michael Yuhua Tang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear, Consice Communication

Lots of examples of clear radio communication for pilots. Well worth the read especially if you have trouble on the radio.

[Keith Berthiaume · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read to sharpen radio skills.

[Tobin Fricke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a superb little book for the student pilot.

[Smellsofbikes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential book for aviation radio communications for non-commercial pilots: jam-packed with examples and discussion of what phraseology is required and what is not required but incredibly useful.

[Mark Yoshida · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting if you're somewhat fascinated by air traffic control conversation as I am. The rest of you (normal) people probably won't like this.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good radio communication book. Wish it went a little more in depth.