Kind of Embarrassing... Talking with ATC Help

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Also note information received and transmitted is usually in a standard order/format and using standard phraseology (It is not near as mind boggling as is currently seems to you) Also use the KISS principle (Don't start a conversation...) and readback required information. Actually, in flight, you should have been talking on the radio more at an "uncontrolled" field than you normally would at a towered field. Also check out the Pilot/ Controller glossary and consider using a knee board with a clearance pad.
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Listening to Live ATC is invaluable. I taught foreign students & during primary training made them all listen to ground, tower, appch/dep and copy down as much as they could as they listened & bring it to me. I'd also have them circle anything that they didn't understand so we could discuss it together. I found this to be the most effective method. It really accelerated things.
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Down where? Where are you flying?
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Kinda surprises me that no body pointed out the AIM.

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) 4-2 (Radio Communications) - AVweb Features Article
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Yes I have been listening to Liveatc.net, but it really does get confusing!

Thank you so much for the help!!
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Quote: Yes I have been listening to Liveatc.net, but it really does get confusing!

Thank you so much for the help!!
If you have been listening to larger airports, you should stop and listen at some of the smaller airports. It is almost like some of the larger airports have their own language and cadence, which as a beginner you are not ready for and it will be intimidating. The scanner mentioned in an earlier post of even some time spent in the aircraft out on the ramp listening to LOCAL control will probably do you more good in building your confidence.
My own experience was 180 out from yours. I learned to fly in a fairly busy Class C airspace and I was worried the first time I went to an UNcontrolled field for my first solo x/c. I kept asking who was going to be directing me around and the old guys were just laughing at me and telling me to enjoy the freedom!
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Hahaha awesome!! Yeah your right they do seem to have there own language, so ill tune into my class C airport and listen in today.

My instructor should suggested doing a session in which hes the ATC and just talk to him!

Like I said a year from now ill look back and this will be second nature to me hopefully!
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