Book Review Skytalk:
English for Air Communication
by L. F. Leveson with Martin Cass Publi shers : Stanley Thorns (Publishers) Ltd : price ÂŁ6 . 95 net
Englishfor AirCommunication
l.F.LEVESON
withMAITTIN CASS
The book, an illustrated and up-todate pub licati on on radio-telephony procedures under actual circumstances and covering all phas es of air / ground and ground/ air communications, aims to assist pilots as we ll as
Celebration
of Controllers'
Mr . Z. Sarospataki,
The author has given emphasis on correct use of terminology in appropriate situations worldwide and for added realism, the order of presentation follows approximately t he sequence of a typical flight. L.F. Leveson, an experienced teacher of English to non-native speakers , spent several years in research and in association with Martin Cass, an experienced pilot, former chief flying instructor and aviation writer, compiled the material contained in the book. The book is recommended as a must for every aviation library. The Editor
Day in Hungary
the Director of Air Traffic and Airport Admini stration , addressing the meeting.
"As every year since 1981 we also celebrated the Control lers' Day in Budapest in 1 984. The series of events were organized by our Association in cooperation with the Air Traffic and Airport Administration and the Hungar ian Airlines , M alev . The celebration ceremony was held at the airport on 1 9th Octobe r where the 'Cha llenge Cup', estab lished four years ago , was again awarded to the best working group of ACC and APP/ TWR separately . 30
air traffic controllers in achieving standard phraseology procedures - a neces sary ingredient for aviation safety. Skillfully arranged in 1 2 units (sections), each unit introducing a particular area of air traffic communication (basic operating procedures , surface movement and takeoff , distress and urgency procedures, etc.) The material contained in the book would be useful not only for trainees but also for experienced personnel arou nd the world (whether or not Engli sh is their first language) who need to come to terms with recent changes.
It was followed by interesting lectures on: - A ct ual psychological problems of air traffic controllers - Radar simulator in air traffic co ntroller s' training - Air t raff ic contro l from the pilots' point of view - Automated ATC in Hungary in the future . Satu rday evening on 20t h October more than 200 gue sts. contro llers, pilots. several specia l guests and
friend s were invited to take part in the Controller s' Ball in Hotel Atrium Hyatt . We think all went very well and everybody was satisfied more or less with everything . W e were very happy th at we cou ld organize this event and it gave a good opportunity to the public to get a little more idea of our wonderful but respo nsibl e job . Our slogan is still the same: 'The ATC is your safety in the air. Now, we tell you again to 'follow us . THE CONTROL LER/ JUNE 1985