Introduction
Communication error is the biggest causal factor in both level busts and runway
incursions in Europe. This document aims to provide Commercial Air Transport
(CAT) pilots and other pilots flying IFR within controlled airspace with a quick
reference guide to commonly used radiotelephony (RTF) phrases that may be
encountered during a routine CAT flight in European Airspace. It also explains
some of the rationale behind the use of certain words and phrases to aid
understanding and reinforce the need for compliance with standard phraseology.
The goal is to improve safety by raising RTF standards.