Draft guidance on radiotelephony procedures

Closes 11 Feb 2025

Opened 14 Jan 2025

Overview

We would like your feedback on our draft advisory circular (AC) on radiotelephony procedures.

Clear, concise and accurate radio communications is an essential component of aviation safety. The purpose of this AC is to provide a comprehensive resource of standardised and best practice radiotelephony procedures, to help ensure uniformity in radiotelephony communications. It includes sample communication exchanges as well as detailed lists of standard phrases.

When published, this AC will eventually replace the radiotelephony guidance currently specified in section GEN 3.4 of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP).

We will update the published AC regularly to ensure it remains accurate and fit for purpose.

Intended audience

The intended audiences for this AC are:

  • pilots
  • air traffic controllers
  • airside workers
  • any person authorised and required to use an aeronautical voice communication system.

Why your views matter

We recognise the valuable contribution that community and industry consultation makes to the regulatory development process. This is the first AC relating to radiotelephony procedures, so we are seeking feedback as to whether the content provides adequate guidance on:

  • how to provide clear, concise and accurate radiotelephony communications
  • the use of standard phrases in radiotelephony communications.

A copy of the draft AC is provided below with specific details appearing on the designated page of the survey.

Related Documents

All documents related to this consultation are attached in the ‘Related’ section at the bottom of the overview page. They are:

  • Draft Multi-Part AC 64.B-01, AC 91-35, AC 139-14 and AC 172-04 – Version 1.0 - Radiotelephony manual
  • A fillable pdf phraseology template on which you can propose changes or improvements to the phraseologies within the AC
  • MS Word copy of online consultation for ease of distribution and feedback within your organisation.

Please submit your comments on the draft AC through the Consultation Hub using the survey provided.

If you are unable to provide feedback this way or wish to submit a completed phraseology template, please email us at regulatoryconsultation@casa.gov.au.

Please read the draft AC document before providing your feedback.

What happens next

At the end of the response period, we will:

  • review all comments received
  • make responses publicly available on the consultation hub (unless you request your submission remain confidential)
  • publish a Summary of Consultation which summarises the feedback received and outlines any intended changes and next steps.

Feedback that improves the guidance will be incorporated into the AC.

Give Us Your Views.

Audiences

  • Aerodrome operator
  • Air operators
  • Flight instructors and flight examiners
  • Flight training operators
  • Pilots
  • Sport and recreation operators/clubs
  • Hot air balloon operators
  • Air traffic controller(s)
  • Pilots of parachuting aircraft
  • Balloon Instructors and flight examiners
  • Balloon Pilots
  • Sport aviation bodies & prospective ASAOs
  • Aerodrome owner/operators
  • Aircraft owner/operator
  • Aerial work operator (Part 138)
  • Helicopter pilots
  • Flight training operators - helicopters
  • AOC holders operating helicopters
  • Aerodrome reporting officers

Interests

  • Airspace and infrastructure
  • Operational standards
  • Flight training
  • Private operations