Communications Lab.

[Heat2151]

Hey All,

Is this course, still part of the curriculum, and dose it help with both in-flight and ATC communications.?

Best Regards,
Heat2151

[Veronaut]

Hey Heat-

The comm lab that they once had, as I understand, is gone. When I took the class it was optional, so I assume it still is. I'd recommend taking it, the instructor (I don't like using other peoples names on the internet w/o their permission) is a former air traffic controller, & a real good guy. I had some bad habits instilled in me from my previous FBO, & he got me talkin' like a real airline captain (Texas drawl & all!).

'naut

[Heat2151]

Naut,

I will take your advice and sign up, I just hope that this course is still option, when I get there. I spoke with the guy in marketing yesturday, and he was not sure if they still had the class.?

Thanks,
Heat2151

[kdwilkes]

The course is still available and he will teach you as any hours as needed to get you talking well. The class is still optional. I did not take it because FSI told me it was useless unless you have never flown in controlled airspace such as Class Charlie or Bravo. I did all my PPL training in Class Delta and under the Orlando Class Bravo airspace, so I had plenty of communication experience with ATC controllers.

[Veronaut]

"I did not take it because FSI told me it was useless" I flew a lot in a very busy class c & a little in a class b before coming here & I thought the class was useful. In fact it broke some bad habits instilled in me from my previous FBO.

'naut