Radiotelephony: General Operating Procedures and Phraseology

In this module, you’ll discover the core principles of professional aviation communication. You’ll learn the basic rules for transmitting, including how to prepare before pressing the transmit button, how to maintain clarity and rhythm in your speech, and how to avoid common errors.

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Part 1 – Practical RT Simulation

You will simulate three in-flight communication scenarios with correct RT procedures.

1. Scenario A – Basic Communication
- Conduct a take-off clearance request with ATC.
- Include call sign, position, and intentions.
- Apply correct basic transmission rules: clear voice, even rate, constant volume.

2. Scenario B – Spelling & Numbers
- Report a flight plan correction involving a waypoint code and altitude.
- Use the phonetic alphabet for letters.
- Use correct RT number pronunciations (e.g., “TREE,” “FIFE,” “NIN-er,” “Day-See-Mal”).

3. Scenario C – Emergency Message
Create two separate short messages:
- Distress (Mayday scenario – engine failure after take-off)
- Urgency (Pan Pan scenario – passenger medical issue)
- Ensure correct priority wording and clarity.
- You may record these as audio clips (preferred) or provide typed RT transcripts in correct format.

Part 2 – Written Reflection

Answer the following in 300–500 words:

Explain why standard RT phraseology is essential in aviation safety.
- Describe the differences between Distress and Urgency messages.
- Reflect on any challenges you faced while applying the correct pronunciation for numbers and letters.