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Linking to the main ATC phraseology article; - Moving link to English guide from Slovenian CAA to ATC phraseology
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== IFR vs VFR flights == | == IFR vs VFR flights == | ||
{{Main article|Flight rules}} | {{Main article|Flight rules}} | ||
A distinction you should know for flying in controlled areas is the one between IFR and VFR flights, as flight planning and some phraseology are different. | A distinction you should know for flying in controlled areas is the one between IFR and VFR flights, as flight planning and some phraseology are different. | ||
* VFR (Visual Flight Rules) can apply when a pilot is able to orientate and recognize other aircraft and obstacles visually (that means, for example, the sky should be clear of clouds at low altitudes near the airport when taking off and landing, light must be sufficient, and there must be little or no fog at all); they are used mainly in general aviation; | * VFR (Visual Flight Rules) can apply when a pilot is able to orientate and recognize other aircraft and obstacles visually (that means, for example, the sky should be clear of clouds at low altitudes near the airport when taking off and landing, light must be sufficient, and there must be little or no fog at all); they are used mainly in general aviation; | ||
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== Getting and reading charts == | == Getting and reading charts == | ||
{{Main article|Getting aeronautical charts}} | {{Main article|Getting aeronautical charts}} | ||
You should [[Getting aeronautical charts|get aeronautical charts]] for the airports you intend to fly from/to, specifically: | You should [[Getting aeronautical charts|get aeronautical charts]] for the airports you intend to fly from/to, specifically: | ||
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== Phraseology == | == Phraseology == | ||
{{main article|ATC phraseology}} | |||
=== A sample IFR flight === | === A sample IFR flight === | ||
We will teach the phraseology through an IFR sample flight from LEBL (Barcelona) to EDDF (Frankfurt am Main). For simplicity, we assume that all controller positions (delivery, ground, tower, approach/departure and center) are manned; also, we assume our callsign is ''BAW1542'' (to be read as ''Speedbird one five four two''). | We will teach the phraseology through an IFR sample flight from LEBL (Barcelona) to EDDF (Frankfurt am Main). For simplicity, we assume that all controller positions (delivery, ground, tower, approach/departure and center) are manned; also, we assume our callsign is ''BAW1542'' (to be read as ''Speedbird one five four two''). | ||
==== Planning the flight ==== | ==== Planning the flight ==== | ||
{{Main article|Flight planning}} | {{Main article|Flight planning}} | ||
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We taxi to the stand and shut down, also switching the transponder off – there's no need to ask a clearance for that. Our flight is now finished. | We taxi to the stand and shut down, also switching the transponder off – there's no need to ask a clearance for that. Our flight is now finished. | ||
==== This tutorial in video format ==== | ==== This tutorial in video format ==== | ||
The departure and arrival presented in this tutorial have also been recorded. Some interactions were simplified, the result should however be more close to what you usually experience on the multiplayer network. Closed captions are available. | The departure and arrival presented in this tutorial have also been recorded. Some interactions were simplified, the result should however be more close to what you usually experience on the multiplayer network. Closed captions are available. | ||
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=== A sample VFR flight === | === A sample VFR flight === | ||
* [http://forum.flightgear.org/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=12953 de profundis] has written a VFR tutorial that takes you for a sample flight from KRNO (Reno Tahoe) to KBIH (Eastern Sierra Regional) and covers VFR flight planning, phraseology and tips in great detail. You can get his ''Cross Country Tutorial'' from the [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=72&t=19600 dedicated forum thread]. | * [http://forum.flightgear.org/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=12953 de profundis] has written a VFR tutorial that takes you for a sample flight from KRNO (Reno Tahoe) to KBIH (Eastern Sierra Regional) and covers VFR flight planning, phraseology and tips in great detail. You can get his ''Cross Country Tutorial'' from the [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=72&t=19600 dedicated forum thread]. | ||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||