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Proper Radio Calls
Hey Tom,
Here is a little clarity for you. The first and most important rule to remember is that ATC understands what you are trying to do, and trust me, those guys have heard every possible phraseology known to man. The term "Wilco" means will comply, but when using it, it also means that you heard and understand all instructions given to you before you comply to ATC instructions. The term "roger" means that you heard instructions from ATC. Now here is where things get interesting. When you here people say "Roger Wilco", they are saying the same thing twice and ATC is probably laughing at you, all you need is a Roger or a Wilco, not both. I have thousands of hours flying as a blackhawk pilot for the U.S Army, and we tend to say "Roger that" alot. I occasionally use it when talking to ATC going in and out of Class B and C airspace, and although not recognized in the AIM for proper phraseology, I have never had ATC correct me on it, because whether I say "Roger" or "Roger that", they understand what I am saying and that is the most important thing. I do recommend scanning the AIM 4-2-3 it will give you everything you need to be successful. Good luck and always keep the greasy side down. Tom.
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