The VFR Phraseology Guide is a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference guide offering examples of best practices for pilot-controller communications and recommended phraseology to enhance pilot safety.

This document is intended as a learning tool and reference guide to phraseology for all pilots flying within Canadian airspace.

This document provides pilots with a guide in English to common phraseology used during GA flights in Europe and explains why certain words and phrases are used. The aim is to improve safety by helping pilots and ground stations communicate clearly. Phraseology has been developed over time to provide maximum clarity and brevity in communications.

This document has been created using resources including the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM) and Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel, as well as input from Air Traffic Controllers (ATC), Flight Service Specialists (FSS), Flight Information Centres (FIC), flight training units and commercial aviation leaders from across the country.