Plain English Meaning

Talking to controllers, other pilots, or ground stations using a radio, following set words and procedures so everyone understands each other quickly and correctly.

Full Definition

The exchange of information between aircraft and ground stations, or between aircraft, by means of radio transmissions on assigned frequencies. In aviation, radio communications follow standardized phraseology, procedures, and frequency allocations to ensure clear, unambiguous exchanges between pilots, air traffic controllers, flight service stations, and other aircraft.

Context Anchor

Encountered any time a pilot uses the aircraft radio, especially during taxi, takeoff, landing, flight following, towered airport operations, and near .