Pilots Radio Communications Handbook - Not just talking on the radio; this book describes each "communication agency" from airport unicoms to flight service stations, flight watch, ATC centers, etc... explaining who they are, what they do, what information they can provide for you, and what information they expect from you.

Use your radio, and the "system" to your best advantage. This book further describes how to identify services and frequencies on various charts, how to make your transmissions concise and efficient, what to do in the event of a radio failure, and more.

From the Back Cover:
A sourcebook on both VFR and IFR pilot radio communications. This handbook adds depth to the treatment of how to communicate effectively from the cockpit. Radio communication skills are surprisingly under-addressed in pilot training. This reference fills the gap with detailed coverage encompassing all the fundamentals, including radio facilities and communication responsibilities including:

• * how to avoid communication failure
• * airspace classification defined
• * multicom radio communications
• * unicom radio communications
• * flight service stations communications
• * automated terminal information (ATIS)
• * ground control
• * transponders
• * approach and departure control
• * working with air route traffic control
• * what to do if you have a radio failure
• * cross country flight