Theorie Basiskurs

Communication with other aircraft and control centers is extensive, extremely important and ultimately safety-relevant.  Therefore, the radio is of importance.

Basically, the majority is not for you. it's like listening to the radio and occasionally contributing something to the program.  90% of all radio messages are intended for other participants.  Their content is at best informative to follow the general situation in the airspace.  However, it is the remaining 10% of the radio messages that affects yourself, that can not be ignored in the whole scope of communications.  

There are three main things to keep in mind that make the whole thing easier for everyone involved:  

• Radio Discipline: Transmit only you have been asked or you have something essential to say.  
• Clearly defined messages: Who speaks to whom?  What is it about?  Short, concise, clear wording and information.  
• Points of Reference: Essential in civil aviation and in military operations. 

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