Controlled aerodromes - talking to the tower webinar - 18 May 2023

Does your blood run cold when ATC bursts onto your radio? Have you ever put off or delayed contacting the tower?
Hear from an air traffic controller and industry experts about:
• the common mistakes pilots often make and how to avoid them
• the main differences between class C (radar) and class D (procedural)
• the different roles played by ground frequency versus tower frequency
• the importance of standard phraseology and read backs
• how the controller can help you and the tools you can use.
Speakers
• Anthony Macbeth, Airservices Australia Tower Controller, Tamworth ATC
• Tim Penney, Aviation Safety Advisor, CASA

[@kirbs1774]

As a new pilot flying around Tamworth, this has been very informative, thank you! I’ve made most of the mistakes Tony mentioned and it’s a good reminder to work on the read backs and phraseology.

[@jafar6785]

Thanks, we always have nice experience with you guys, however on some occasion our international student having difficulty to understand tower in YCFS, sometimes the radio calls and instruction given by tower is very long, some of the controllers are very patient and understand that on the other side of the radio there is a student who needs to practise talking to tower, so they need to be a bit more patient. Other than this, thanks a lot for being there guys.

[@V_Arima]

Need more information details on Centre frequency Service and FLIGHTWATCH Frequency Service. The books on store are vague. It tells explanation but doesn't tell you what can and can't do with the service and phraseology.