course objectives
Essential ATC Phraseology
Ensures our international pilots communicate correctly using standardized and FAA-approved phraseology. Includes practices and explanations of common procedures and standards to understand how the US National Airspace System (NAS) works specifically at international airports. The ultimate goal is to help pilots, with or without experience flying to the United States, to avoid future problems in the NAS due to lack of phraseology or understanding of the NAS, therefore, help reduce “pilot deviation notifications” and create more confident and competent pilots.
30 hours of training
Virtual simulator
Teaching method
The course uses the competency-based teaching method (learning while doing), which greatly facilitates learning. This method consists of an hour of theory where the FAA Controller will teach you procedures combined with phraseology followed by an hour of practice. To carry out exercises, both in the air and on the ground, the pilot uses a digital simulator, a tool developed to achieve virtual immersion and be able to recreate various scenarios relevant to aeronautical communications.
Taught by FAA controllers
The course is taught by FAA controllers with more than 35 years of experience. All of our ATC controllers have a teaching background and are the best instructors to teach and practice with our pilots. They are able to recreate real live interaction inside our online\ simulator to give a realistic context while learning. The course was created by experienced airline pilots in conjunction with FAA specialist controllers, with a clear objective to create a competent and confident pilot in the shortest amount of time.
Virtual Simulator
Current technology makes it possible to practice the complexity of phraseological communications in complicated operational environments. Through our virtual simulator (called U-SIM), it is now possible to replicate any operational scenario in real time. Includes approach charts, airport diagrams, runways or STARs at any international airport in the U.S or around the world. The U-SIM allows pilots to experience realistic interactions with instructors live and according to each lesson plan. Through a link, the pilot-student has access to the remote control of his plane to be able to generate truly dynamic and useful recreations for a longer-lasting learning. The live experience also promotes a completely fun experience: an ideal learning environment for the development of specialized communication skills.
Upcoming Start Date: November 11th
TOPICS
List of topics what the course covers
ATIS
ATIS structure. Elements and meanings;
ClearanceDelivery
Flight plans and departure authorizations (ClearanceDelivery)
Taxi route
“Taxi route” (taxi-in and taxi-out). Holding points and route changes during filming.
Re-routing
Re-routing. Causes and negotiation with the controller.
First contact
Frequency changes and first contact. What to say and in what order.
Arrival
Instrument arrival authorizations and their variations. For example, “cross the locator by spacing
Patterns
Unpublished holding patterns: Confusions and clarifications.
Minimum fuel
When to declare “Minimum fuel” and what to expect.
Emergency or May Day
“Emergency or May Day” Bad habits and case study.
Confusions and clarifications
Confusions and clarifications when the ground controller deviates from the phraseology
Case study.
Practices in a virtual simulator using the main airports such as
Miami, Chicago and New York.
The course includes
- First contact to major facilities.
- ILS approach practice.
- Flight plans and approach clearance phraseology.
- Separation, Vectoring and Sequencing.
- Re-routing. Negotiation with the controller.
- Route Clearances and Pre departure clearances.
- Pilots’ discretion.
- Holding instructions.
- Delayed Vectors and Holding instructions including vectoring out of the hold.
- Standard instrument departures, climb via and descend via
- Crossing restrictions.
- Unpublished holding patterns. Structure and guidelines with the ICAO “Wait for final authorization”.
- Confusions and clarifications when the ground controller deviates from the phraseology.
- When to declare “minimum fuel” and what to expect.
- Taxi route” (taxi-in and taxi-out). Holding points and obstacles during filming such as ground vehicles.
Reproducir video
FAA Controllers
Bob Ocon
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Vince Blaber
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Cap. Alejandro Pérez
CEO Uleadair
Jeff Donnelly
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Dennis Kelly
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Ron Shusrterman
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
David Charles Dominguez
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
James Mihalek
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Lewis Helmig
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
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