Communication – Definition of Communication

Communication can be made in many different forms:

• Verbal
• Visual (physical movements)
• Written or Recorded
• Physical Interactions (pushing, turning away)

In aviation, we tend to focus on the two following categories:

• Non verbal / body language, formal / non-formal
• Written reports/ assignments, vlogs, texting, forms etc

It is critical as pilots that we learn to communicate well with others. This reduces risk, and as such, reduces the chance of an accident or other human errors.

Communication involves sending and receiving information. A common definition is:

Communication is the effective transfer of meaning

Effective communication means that the sender and the receiver have a shared mental model (or picture in their head).

Communication effects all parts of aviation, and is what threads all parts of the MAPP together!

Communication skills assist with:

• Management
• Knowledge sharing
• RPAS flown within tolerance with support from team
• Situational Awareness
• Decision Making