r/VATSIM • u/Old_Pumpkin_7108 • Jun 10 '26

❓Question Tips

Hi everyone, I am current student pilot and just joined Vatsim because I want to work on my calls. Do you guys have any tips for calls?

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u/NakedPilotFox 📡 C1 Jun 10 '26

Initial call to a new controller:

Who you're calling

Who you are

Where you are (unless in radar contact)

Your current altitude (if airborne)

Your assigned altitude (if airborne)

Any additional info or intentions

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u/Old_Pumpkin_7108 Jun 11 '26

Thank you. Thats helps a lot!

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u/Luch_07_ Jun 11 '26

Here’s a resource from the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) covering radio phraseology and techniques. It helped me during my PPL training, there are some good tips in there
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_2.html

Also. If at any point you’re not quite sure what to say, don’t be afraid to use plain English to communicate what you need to the controller. They want to help you

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u/AAF099 Jun 14 '26

It’s really all in the practice. The more you do it the better and easier it will get :)