I remember being terrified to use the radio when I was new to flying, then one day I suddenly started thinking of ATC as ‘team members’ working with me to keep me and everyone safe. It made it easier for me to reach out to my team members more confidently on the radio.

I'm 67 and getting ready for my Check Ride and have a hundred hours in flying time and your videos are still the most Educational of anything I've watched you have a calming voice !

Thank you 5 years later! This video is the one I really needed, flying the craft seems easier than the radio at first. Currently watching all your training videos in order.

The critical skill is hearing your registration number when they call you. Very important to remember this number/code especially when you fly in rented aircraft - I once did a 40 min flight calling in the wrong reg, the real aircraft was elsewhere in the area so the controllers must have been puzzled by me jumping from one place to another. It helps to announce "student pilot" at least they know what they can expect. . Great video - brought back many memories of sweating bricks when the radio traffic got busy. Thank you!

I'm 16 years old and I've always had an intrest in flying. I've recently discovered your channel and I will use all this information to prepare myself for future pilot lessons. I know it will be difficult but you sure know how to make it look easy. Thank you for making these videos!!!

I’ve not flown general aviation since the passing of my father. He started with a Tri-Pacer when I was 1 yr old, then owned 2 Mooney’s during my teens and finished his flying years with another Tri-Pacer. Man do I miss co-piloting with pop.

"Pro active atitude " that is what I have to do. Great video, I don't know how you do it,,flying 777 and devoting time to teach a few of us a few tricks to this trade. Thank you from a 52yr old private pilot.

Got a coffee @ WSG this morning. 😊☕

Not knowing anything about Captain Scott, his first video after seeing it I subscribe. I'm glad I am finding more videos. Thanks Captain Scott,! Stay out of the trees.😄

I just found your channel the other day and have been binge watching ever since! Great content and presented in a way that even a middle-aged student pilot could understand 😋 one of my concerns is radio communication, I can't wait for more videos, thank you for the great info captain Scott, safe flying 🛩️

Great video, great pilot, great attitude, great teacher.

I would love a flight instructor like this guy!

Damn, I wish you could be my instructor. You are so clear and methodical which is how I learn best. 😁

Yeah, this guy is great. He's the individual you want teaching the class, AND piloting your flight.

Capt- First time viewer, longtime aviation enthusiast and....Seattle resident since '78. Thx for taking me along for the ride. It never gets old.

Capt. you have a very chill but very good teaching style.

Brilliant video buddy more years yet philip.

This man has wonderful teaching skills..... I'm not a pilot but I enjoy this videos .... Bravo Captain Scott

you sure do make things simple. I literally have only 1.8 hours of flight time, and flying makes me nervous, but I love it. Thanks for your time and commitment. Videos are awesome.

PP since the early 70's- haven't flown since '93 - communications always stressed me the most - that and navigation - so it was really nice to find your video today. Thanks!

Thank you Capt. Scott. Lots of info for us beginners!

These videos are awesome! I have had an itch to start my training and this has made me seal the deal. Thank you Captain Scott!

Your very good at what you do, very calm when talking and explaining things, WTG Scott

Great vid! Decided to get current on my vfr pp, it's been 6 yrs. Thank you for the vid, I really do appreciate you taking time to teach us how you fly. Take care. AL

Every single thing you touched base on was a tremendous help for my future flight training, airspace can be confusing if you're reading out of a book, helps to see it in action. I also live in Seattle and will eventually fly out of BFI, so seeing the area and witnessing the ATC comms the way you did and how it all works helped me tremendously. Thanks, Captain Scott!!!

great video Captain Scott , I,ve introduced foreflight screen capture into some of my videos , its a good add on , great app too . good to see your videos again . I,m renting a cirrus now , Archer is gone .. but not forgotten ..

Hey Capt Scott! Great videos and thank you. I am a Boston TRACON controller and very close to retirement. I started flying in 1985 and never achieved my dream. I start flying again this week from 7B3 in hopes of getting my Private ticket this year! Keep up the great work and maybe our paths will cross in the future! Safely! haha

Great Teaching Style, I am sure students are super relaxed with you!

You're one of the best Instructors I have seen online so far. I mean those camera angles are amazing man !! I'm starting my flight training in a month and I'm very excited ! The videos you upload have helped a ton. Thank you so much and keep up the good work !!!

Really enjoying your instructional videos so far, Captain Scott. I'm a private pilot in training and you help to keep my mind in the cockpit especially when I'm not actually in one. Your videos are easy to understand, clear and concise. It would be easy to understand how people drop out of their aviation training but with mentors like yourself one is able to appreciate that learning is a process. It's one step at a time. So, thank you. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and helping others to absorb the seemingly endless flow of aviation information.

Captain Scott you are a scary resemblance to my father you look just like my dad and I love your teachings I want to become a pilot thank you for your inspiration!

My instructor told me the best way to learn how to communicate is watch aviation videos on KZfaq. It’s helped me learn a lot.

You hit the nail on the head. When I first started flying I couldn't follow half the stuff ATC was telling me or if they were talking to me or someone else because they speak so quickly. Naturally, I was terrified. Eventually, it became as routine as talking to my wife but it was a steep learning curve. I am further amazed at your ability to multi-task without getting pilot distraction.

I’ve been wanting to learn about comms for a while, THIS is what I’ve been looking for! Thanks captain 👍

Great to see a new video. Looking forward to more!

This. This is the type of flight content that I have been looking for!

I’m a ham so talking or using a radio is no biggie for me, it’s the lingo I need to learn. I like how you said you don’t like tying up the frequency with chatter so you abbreviate. Thanks for the great videos, I’m learning and saving as much as I can so I can fly too!

Hello from YYZ! Can't thank you enough for these videos. I started flying lessons about 8 years ago before my son was born and it was very intimidating. I can drive anything on the ground, trucks, tractors, cars, motorcycles, and thought flying would be easy but the communications spooked me. I thought they were talking another language, so I called it quits when my son was born and said I'd try again a little down the road. Well I've got the itch again and I've been watching your videos in preparation. They have have definitely helped and I am going to jiin your site to helped supplement my flight training. You're the best Captain Scott and wish I had you as my instructor! Keep up the great work! BRAD

im learning to become a private pilot through your videos, i find them super relaxing like im watching an unboxing video haha

Awesome! So understandable and enjoyable. Wish I can get my private pilot's license. I am 55.

There are two things that have to be embedded into the student brain. 1. When making a call, first engage brain before operating mouth. 2. The convention for calls is "Hello you, this is me" e.g. Kennedy Ground, N222345

Great instructor... First time I flew was back in 2001on 1979 C-152 Orange color with Ray’s Flying Club at FUL, California. Great memories.

Awesome videos, definitely purchasing worth every penny. 👍🏻

Not a pilot, but loved the video, very informative. Thanks for sharing.

We need people like you, best regards from Europe,Poland !

That was a good refresher with lots of details.

Thank geezees you're back! I loved the topic of this video! and would love if you did one on airspace and how to navigate restricted airspace!

Just signed up for your online classes! I’m a West Seattle native myself (now living across the water), and in ground school (finally pursuing my dream in my early 50’s!). Love your videos, and it’s very cool that all the beautiful views are so familiar! Thank you for helping all of us future pilots become more knowledgeable and confident!!

Thanks for explaining the airspaces too :)

Thank you captain scott! You are really really good at communicating what a pro knows that a novice really should know. I know a lot of this is second nature to you, and I appreciate that youre able to communicate what one might think a novice should already know. Radio is really scary to me and it's really important to me because when I start flying more I want to be solid like you are

Thanks Captain Scott. Really want to be a pilot when i was still a baby. Now im 35, i guess i want to be a real pilot when i grow up (added to bucket list) :-)

This dude is awesome

Thanks for putting these together. I start my PP training in August, and I'm studying and trying to learn as much as possible. Vids like these are a huge help!

Thank you for taking the time and energy!

Excellent video. Subtle differences between coms with tower, approach etc clearly explained. Primer on coms through different types of airspace was also hugely helpful. Much appreciated !

It took me the whole first four videos to realize you remind me of Jason Sudeikis lol. Great series. Pretty informative but even more entertaining for some reason.

Thanks for your video content. I received my pilots license in January out of Arlington, Washington and have just begun to explore the beauty of the San Juan islands. It was intimidating at first to fly through Whidbey airspace but now I prefer it rather than going around Charlie. The more you work on radio calls the easier it gets. Thanks again Captain Scott

I stumbled onto your channel and I love your content. You help me to navigate this crazy course to get my pilot certification. Thank you! I’ve subscribed.

Lol. Thanks for responding to my email and this is prob the best vid I saw on Radio Communications! THANKS!

Thank You so much, Captain Scott, my dad is actually training to become a pilot he learns a lot of you Thank You So Much! (;

Thanks for your easy teaching style. I wish you were in TN to take me up. Best teaching style that I have seen so far.

Awesome job. Love the calm thorough breakdown and style of the videos. I soloed a week after my 16th birthday but have only flew off and on since then due to financial reasons. Now I am close to retirement and still have the bug to resume flying. I guess it is something you never quite get over.

Boeing field, awesome! Flying out of there to the San Juans, off the coast of Anacortes has to be seriously beautiful. Nice shout out to the good people at West Seattle Grounds. This guy is alright. Subscribed.

Brilliant coaching Capn.

Biggest fear I've had about learning to fly...NOT ANYMORE!! Thanks, Captain Scott!!

Nice relaxing video. Weather looks crazy. Thanks for posting.

You are GREAT !!! I just found and have been watching your video's and I wish YOU and KZfaq were around 30 years ago because you take the scary part out of ''can I do this'' !! Too old now but love learning and watching your videos so please keep them going ..Thank you !!

What a great instructor.... First time I flew was back in 2001 on 1979 C-152 faded red or orange color at Ray’s Flying Club at FUL, California. I used to call it red fly 😂 Great memories.

Thank God you are back.;

These videos are excellent. My son is beginning his PPL and will find these extremely useful. Thanks much!!

Excellent video. The Seattle area is a great place to fly!

brilliant video and really helpful - thanks captain Scott!

Great info as always, from the "Grounds" up.

Thanks Captain. I just learned what 180/120 means.

Love it! Wish I could find someone like you for my PPL.

Thank you Cap, I am going to Private Pilot Lic. you are a motivation to ALL!, keep going. I will check your web site! THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU!

Captain Scott. Love the videos. You're an inspiration. Keep up the great work!

Hey Cap. Your videos are amazing. Your dedication and vocation for teaching is just over the top. I appreciate what you do and feel inspired to fulfilling my dream of getting my license. I am 45 year old from Dom Republic who loves aviation and who would like to be the PIC before my insurance says “it’s a little late for that” 🤣. After watching your videos, I have no more doubts (been doing a lot of practice on my home sim, though).. Again, thanks for your dedication

Nice to see what is happening havn't flown since 1981.

Great Video Capt Scott

I wish I lived near you so I could get lessons from you! You explain things very clearly.

My favor aviation KZfaqr. Great to see a new update.

Love your work! So much useful information in your videos, learn something new every time revisit them throughout my PPL training.

Thanks so much for your flight training videos. I'm 57 and have my first PPL lesson this Wednesday. I feel slightly less anxious and slightly more prepared having watched your videos. As kids we were always around aircraft and flew a lot with dad in his PA18 Cub. Flying has always been of interest but until recently I have never had a reason to learn. For several very irrational reasons, some have said insane reasons, I have decided to build an RV-14 and the Empennage kit arrives soon. How much more motivation for obtaining a licence done one need. Keep your excellent videos coming. Kind regards.

Another great video, explanation of everything well done.

Awesome videos. I’m about to start lesson in port angeles! So excited

I thank you for putting in your time and effort. Super videos to say the least. So professional, calm and easy to understand. FABULOUS!

What an excellent video! Glad to see you back, and we're all looking forward to your next videos. Personally, comms & hand-offs (ground -> tower/approach/departure/ATC -> center -> ?) are a point of confusion, so your videos will help me quite a bit as I finish my PPL. Thank you for your dedication, time and hard work!

You deserve more subscribers

Excellent videos. Thanks so much for your time.

Thanks for doing this and making it very understandable to the novice. I wish back when I was trying to learn to fly there I would’ve had some training like this but back then it wasn’t KZfaq or anything or even the iPads like you have now. Safe flying my friend

Very useful video, Excellent work.

Great work Captian thank you.

great video i am trying to refresh before restarting lessons, very detailed i will buy your videos as i am sure it will cut my training time and ground school time down

His intro bangs hard bro

Great video! Thanks for explaining flight communication so well

thank you so much Capt. Scott!!

Glad to see your back. I started my flight lessons at Skymates @ KGPM in Tx.

Thank you Capt Scott!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION!