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Roger, wilco and friends

21 views·Oct 5, 2026

The handful of fixed radio words every pilot uses, each with exactly one meaning: roger, wilco, affirm, negative, say again, standby and correction. You also learn why cleared belongs to ATC, and why nobody says over and out.

What you learn

  • Tell roger from wilco
  • Answer a question with affirm or negative
  • Use say again, standby and correction
  • Explain why only ATC says cleared
  • Explain why over and out makes no sense

In playlists

  • Radio calls and phraseology

Also on

  • Video course: Aviation for beginners
  • Glossary: Affirm
  • Glossary: Wilco
  • Glossary: Roger
  • Glossary: Negative
  • Glossary: Standby
  • Glossary: Say again

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