ATC listening & readback
Hear the call. Know what to say.
Listen and replay the example. In the full trainer, answer by typing or with your microphone.
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What would you read back?
You are OE-DFA on the apron and have requested taxi. Listen to ATC, then reveal your readback.
Radio calls stay in English, as in ICAO phraseology. Synthetic controller voice with radio effect, as in the trainer. No microphone needed.
OE-DFA, taxi to holding point runway 26 via taxiway Bravo, QNH 1015.
Your readback
A short example. Your full training continues in your account.
Choose your mode
Start with dictation or readback, depending on the skill you want to work on.
Listen and answer
Replay the audio, then type your answer or record it with a microphone.
Review and repeat
Use the feedback and example answer to make your next response clearer.
What you will practise
From hearing words to understanding instructions
Catching the callsign is only the start. Practise picking out the instruction, remembering the key details and giving a clear readback, at your own pace.
Return the instruction and your callsign.
ATC
Callsign
OE-DFA
Instruction
Taxi to holding point runway 26
Taxi route
via taxiway Bravo
Altimeter setting
QNH 1015
Your readback
Taxi to holding point runway 26 via taxiway Bravo, QNH 1015, OE-DFA.
Listen for the details
Work with ATC audio and replay the call while you practise recognising instructions and callsigns.
Practise two different skills
Use dictation to capture what you hear, then readback mode to build the response you would give on the radio.
Know what to improve
Compare your answer with the transcript and review feedback before moving on to the next exercise.
Learn the background
Why readbacks matter
Learn what a readback does before practising your own response.
Read the guideBefore your first session
Do I need a microphone?
No. You can type your answers in dictation and readback mode. A microphone lets you practise speaking your response as well.
What is the difference between dictation and readback?
Dictation trains you to recognise the words in a call. Readback trains you to return the relevant instruction as a pilot response.
How do I access the full trainer?
Create an account or sign in. Practice availability depends on your active demo or training access. The current options are shown in your account and on the pricing page.
Continue in the full trainer.
Practise with more examples and review your answers.
