You Can Master VFR Communications
Don't let "mic fright" ruin your next flight. Overcome that
intimidation or refresh your skills with COMM1 VFR, exchanging actual
dialogue with Air Traffic Controllers from the safety of your
desktop. This Windowsï¾™- and Macï¾™-based instructional CD-ROM is the
closest thing to talking on the cockpit radio that you'll find anywhere.
Hear "live" air traffic controllers working your aircraft
and other traffic in real-time settings through all types of
airspace.
Simulate ATC communications in dozens of lessons over the full range
of VFR flight situations.
Master AIM and FAA-approved radio phraseology.
Prepare for each exercise with narrated briefings.
Learn to anticipate ATC instructions and sequences in every type of
airspace.
Practice Makes Perfect
The only way to
become comfortable and proficient talking on the radio is with practice,
right? COMM1 VFR has over 6 linear hours of interactive communication
training - but you can practice for days and weeks on end, through all
kinds of weather. By mastering radio management skills with COMM1
VFR, you'll always be one step ahead of the next radio call.
"Tune" the photorealistic interactive radio stack
Record and playback your own radio
calls with interactive audio exercises.
Operate the on-screen COM 1, COM 2, NAV 1, NAV
2, and audio panel - COMM1 radios tune and respond just
like the real thing.
Simulate emergency radio procedures from the
safety of your desktop.
Access the most widely-used aviation resources
for frequencies and communication information from the Airport/Facility
Directory, AOPA's Airport Directory and Sectional Charts.
Airspace Avoidance
Ever fly around a big chunk of airspace
just to avoid talking to ATC? No more. COMM1's
instructionally sound curriculum takes you through progressively more
complex airspace so that you can feel confident in any environment.
Detailed graphics depict your aircraft and aid you in each lesson.
Use actual aeronautical charts, airport diagrams and other
visual aids in over 70 comprehensive lessons and scenarios.
Talk to ATC and other pilots as you fly through Class B, C, D
and TRSA airspace.
Hear examples of what you are expected to perform in each
lesson.
Talk the Talk
If you get tongue-tied when you pick up the
mic, then COMM1 will help you untie the knot. Being prepared with
what to say, when, and in what order is half the battle when mastering
radio communication skills. Practice selecting and saying the correct
radio announcements and responses in all types of flight settings.
Hearing is believing when you hone your radio skills with
FAA-reviewed Comm1: VFR Radio Simulator.
Learn when to transmit in the midst of "live" ATC exchanges.
Receive immediate audio feedback to your recorded radio calls.
Critique and compare your own radio speech with that of an
expert.
Practice making requests for Radar Flight-Following and
Approach/ Departure Clearances.
Contents:
- Before You Begin
- Aviation Speak
- Phonetic Alphabet
- Numbers & Figures
- Aircraft Call Signs
- Speech Quality
- Putting it All Together
- Locating Frequencies
- Resources
- CTAF
- Multicom
- Unicom
- ATIS
- AWOS/ASOS
- Tower
- Ground Control
- Approach/Departure Control
- ARTCC
- Flight Service Stations
- Using the Radio
- Tuning the Radio
- Using the Microphone
- Transmission Techniques
- Receiving Techniques
- Non-Towered Airports
- Radio Checks/Airport Advisory
- AWOS/ASOS
- Taxi Announcements
- Taking Off
- Back-Taxiing
- Pattern Announcements
- Clear of Runway
- Go-Arounds
- Entering on a 45
- Over-Flying the Airport
- Plane-to-Plane Communications
- Towered Airports
- ATIS
- Approaching Airport in Class D
- Approaching Airport in Class B
- Approaching Airport in Class C
- Approaching Airport in TRSA
- Landing Instructions
- Taxi to Ramp
- Clearance Delivery (Class B & C)
- Taxi for Takeoff
- Progressive Taxi
- Takeoff Instructions
- Departing a Class DAirport
- Departing a Class B/C Airport
- Touch and Goes
- Special VFR
- Radar Flight-Following
- Requesting from ATC
- Hand-Offs
- Class B/Special Use Airspace
- Vector Instructions
- Traffic Advisories
- Altitude Changes
- Temporary Frequency Change
- Radar Service Termination
- Airspace Issues
- Entering Class B Airspace
- Entering Class C Airspace
- Departing from Class B or C Airspace
- Special Use Airspace
- Flight Service Stations
- Opening a Flight Plan
- Closing a Flight Plan
- Requesting a Frequency
- Position Report
- Miscellaneous
- Emergency Procedures
- Weather Requests
- Pilot Reports
- Air-to-Air Communications
PC computer requirements
- Windows 95 or higher
- 486/66 Mhz PC processor
- 16 MB RAM
- 6 MB Hard drive space
- 800 x 600 resolution display with High Color (16 bit)
- 4x speed CD-ROM drive
- Sound Blaster-compatible sound card
- Microphone and Speakers (or headset)
Macintosh computer requirements
- System 7.5 - 9.2
- Will not operate on OSX
- 16 MB RAM
- 6 MB Hard drive space
- 800 x 600 resolution display with thousands of colors
- 4x speed CD-ROM drive
- Mac microphone and speakers
$49.95
