Knowing whether to exit the runway left or right before you are on the ground will prevent confusing situations which can result in accidentally entering another runway without a clearance. At uncontrolled fields, people don't always give position reports. More than 300 controllers from towers, approach control and centers met in Atlanta. These dedicated specialists came together to discuss and explore best practices for modernizing our air traffic control system while maintaining and expanding safety for all the flying public. For now, radio transmitting is the way for pilots and controllers to communicate to each other clearly and specifically.
Radio transmissions form the lifeline of our air traffic control system.
We pilots use these communications to understand what to expect and what is expected of us. As air traffic density increases, both pilots and controllers are concerned about the quality and quantity of communications within our air traffic control system. Ineffective communication often results in poor cooperation, coordination, tension and an increased possibility for errors. Stepping on others' transmissions and using poor radio procedures result in radio blocking and communication errors. These errors have contributed to many aircraft accidents and incidents.