6Why is it so hard to put an intelligible sentence together when you key the microphone of your aircraft radio? Communication on the aviation radio band is complicated. The language of air traffic control is specialized. You must speak precisely and efficiently, without all the filler and extra words we use in everyday conversation. --Every time you key your microphone, the government and your peers listen to--and evaluate--everything you say. You have to fly and navigate while talking. Any one of those 3 items takes a lot of concentration, and you are expected to do all 3 simultaneously, with little or no tolerance for error. When you look at the above list, it's no wonder so many student pilots, and even certified pilots, become brain locked when they key the microphone. Learning how to meet those demands takes training, patience, and practice; a lot of hands-on practice. Radio Mastery for VFR Pilots is the training and the practice you need to talk confidently to Air Traffic Control (ATC). From VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace through VFR flight at busy, controlled airports, every situation is covered with real-life examples and plenty of humor. Best of all, each chapter concludes with hands-on practical exercises you can apply in your airplane and at home. This newly expanded 2nd Edition, includes links to online video demonstrations. Each demo recreates a scenario in the book, placing you at the controls of a simulated Cessna 172. Watch the procedures and techniques of ATC communication come to life in real time. New material covers the latest information on FAA's NextGen system of air traffic control, including ADS-B, and the integration of tablet-based navigation apps.