Introduction

This section of VIRTUAL SKIES will introduce you to the International Phonetic Alphabet and "pilot-speak." You will be able to find weather information from ATIS and EFAS broadcasts while developing your flight plan. You will understand what information from a flight plan is used on the flight tracking strips that precede are aircraft's entrance into another sector or airspace. You will be able to communicate using the language of pilots and controllers.

After thoroughly reviewing the "Tutorial", engage in some activities that let you put your knowledge of Aviation Communication to practical use in the "Take Control" sub-section. The "You Decide" sub-section will provide some additional, interesting activities in which you can sharpen your skills and reinforce your knowledge.

Finally, go for your "Certification" in Communications and

Check out the variety of jobs associated with Communications.