Pilot Training - The Comm 1 VFR Radio Simulator helps master VFR communications. The Comm I VFR Radio Simulator is for student pilots that need to get rid of "mic fright," Private Pilots that need to brush up on their radio technique, and "sim" pilots that want to learn correct radio procedures. The program is also ideal for pilots that infrequently fly into controlled airspace and need to refresh and update their communication skills. The VFR Radio Simulator works on both Windows-based and Macintosh computers. The software program, on CD-ROM, meets the requirements for AIM approved radio phraseology and has been reviewed by the FAA for accuracy.
The VFR Radio Simulator has over six hours of interactive communication training and 65 lessons and scenarios. The user starts with the basics such as learning the radio phonetic alphabet. As the user becomes more advanced "live" exchanges with ATC are recorded and may be played back. The lessons include:
- Before You Begin
- Speech Quality
- Phonetic Alphabet
- Numbers and Figures
- Aircraft Call Signs
- Putting It All Together
- Locating Frequencies
- Resources
- CTAF
- Multicom
- Unicom
- ATIS
- AWOS/ASOS
- Tower
- Ground Control
- Approach/Departure Control
- ARTCC
- Flight Service Stations
- Using the Radio
- Tuning the Radio
- Using the Microphone
- Transmission Techniques
- Receiving Techniques
- Non-Towered Airports
- Radio Checks/Airport Advisory
- AWOS/ASOS
- Taxi Announcements
- Taking Off
- Back-Taxiing
- Pattern Announcements
- Clear of Runway
- Go-Arounds
- Entering on a 45
- Over-Flying the Airport
- Plane-to Plane Communications
- Towered Airports
- ATIS
- Approaching Airport in Class D
- Approaching Airport in Class B
- Approaching Airport in Class C
- Approaching Airport in Class TRSA
- Landing Instructions
- Taxi to Ramp
- Clearance Delivery (Class B & C)
- Taxi for Takeoff
- Progressive Taxi
- Takeoff Instructions
- Departing Airport in Class D
- Departing Airport in Class B/C
- Touch and Go
- Special VFR
- Radar Flight Following
- Requesting from ATC
- Hand-Offs
- Class B/Special-Use Airspace
- Vector Instructions
- Traffic Advisories
- Altitude Changes
- Temporary Frequency Change
- Radar Service Termination
- Airspace Issues
- Entering Class B Airspace
- Entering Class C Airspace
- Departing Class B/C Airspace
- Special-Use Airspace
- Flight Service Stations
- Opening a Flight Plan
- Closing a Flight Plan
- Requesting a Frequency
- Position Reports
- Miscellaneous
- Emergency Procedures
- Weather Requests
- Pilot Reports
- Air-to-Air Communications
Comm I VFR Radio Simulator is now compatible with Windows 8 and MAC software.
