Radio Mastery for VFR Pilots

Why is it so hard to put an itelligible sentence together when you key the microphone of your aircraft radio? Communication on the aviation radio band is complicated. It's complicated because:

--The language of air traffic control is specialized.

--You must speak precisely and efficiently, without all of the filler and extra words we use in everyday conversation.

--Every time you key your microphone, the government and your peers listen to--and evaluate--everything you say.

--You have to fly an...