The VFR Radio Communications Course will get you to overcome your "mic fright."
FlightInsight was created by a University Aerospace Professor who wanted pilots everywhere to have access to the same comprehensive, rigorous training curriculum that students have. Read the Course Syllabus here!
Making the right radio calls and understanding transmissions is about more than just memorizing scripts. It involves understanding where you are in a certain flight, and where you're going to be and what you want.
This course is more than just what to say: it's like a mini Private Pilot ground school incorporating airspace, weather, navigation and regulations, because learning the radios needs a holistic approach.
Give us a try! Preview a few lectures below!
Hear from Our Pilots
Your videos are gold! The visuals were very helpful in trying to understand something on a micro level. I found myself thinking if only someone could make diagrams and then found this beauty. Thanks for this!
- Shawn Holmes
I actually got this. Fantastic on you for putting this in a way I can get, wish I had professors like you when I was learning math, physics...
- William Potts
Love the clear, patient and calm presentation! For me, I find this type of communication more effective; I personally need amplification of basic principles and a calm instructor who makes the subject matter clear. As a novice who doesn't want to drink from a fire hydrant of information, I'm very impressed. Thanks!
- JL Murrel
Your content is no-nonsense to the point and precisely filling a gap a lot of other guys are filling with some sort of vanity. Well done and keep at it!
- Drew Rodaniche
One of the best, most applicable lessons I've ever seen on airspace!! Well done.
- Veni Amavi
I especially liked your scientific approach of gathering empiric evidence; this is what really convinced me and let me grasp the concepts. Thanks again! More pilot training courses please.
- Robert Schultz
Take this course anywhere
The entire course, including texts and supplemental materials, is provided virtually. You can take this course from any device, picking up where you left of before.
Lifetime Access
One time purchase gets you access to all the course materials for life! Take and retake lectures as many times as you want, even years later!
Train with the Best
Thousands of pilots have used these lessons to become better pilots and earn their FAA certification. Join them!
Like a "Mini" Private Pilot Ground School
Learn to communicate by learning all the scenarios you'll find yourself in during VFR flight. We'll start simple with non-towered, pilot controlled airfields, and work our way up to the big time at some of the most complicated airspace in the US!
Your Instructor
Dan George is a Certified Flight Instructor based in Maryland. He has accumulated over 4,000 flight hours, mostly through instructing students. He has guided dozens of pilots through the challenging process of attaining their Private or advanced ratings. Dan serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland, teaching Aviation in the Aerospace Engineering Department. He is an instrument rated Commercial Pilot with Single and Multiengine Land ratings, and is an FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor.