ATIS Report Explained | What is Information Zulu?

In this video we're answering the question I get from out video on talking to air traffic control. What is Information Zulu? We'll talk about the automated terminal information service or ATIS report and tell you what it is and when you use it.

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The original video: Talking to Air Traffic Control | Radio Basics | ATC Communications

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[anthonyescribens]

I’m a student pilot and have now listened to hundreds of ATIS recording in an effort to train my ear to all the information delivered during the broadcast. It drives me insane how inconsistently fast and unclear the information is delivered across the 23K+ airports in the US, being that the information is critical to support takeoff and landings, you would think the information should be delivered very clearly, even if played less times within the 30/45/60 minutes they are valid; it would be interesting to know how many pilots (new and seasoned) actually sit there and repeat the message 2 or more times as I do now as a student pilot.

[hamleg]

Thanks for this! I always wondered what that was

[josiahsalters]

I literally was searching everywhere online for this and couldn’t find anything!

[kevindavis]

Spot on about the “Any reason to go to the airport” line!

[ArtManNL]

Finally I understand those identifiers. Thanks for sharing.

[youtubemail]

Hi, i am an international student who’s studying in U.S to become a pilot. I wonder what information was about. Now I understand. Thank you !

[justinlewis]

Quick, informative and to the point! Great job!

[yeschigga]

As a student pilot from China，the ATC speaking speed really make me crazy！

[ChrisGorges]

Thanks, I was just practicing ATC lingo and was curious about what ATIS meant, thanks for making a video about it!

[elguindy]

Thanks a lot you are the only one who explained it cheers

[lawrenceshdow]

So funny.. I'm watching first video.. Don't even get to the end and I go to Google what information zulu is... First google result; this video by the same dang guy!!! 😆

[alexweinstein]

Fly with the guys, interesting video. I am a big air traffic control fan. I have this app called live ATC. But I do have one question. Do you know of an app that I can get that will let me listen to that air traffic controllers, talking to the pilots from start to finish?

[loco]

Great video list! I´m new in DCS but to do patterns correct, i´s very useful to know your very good advices! Greetings from south germany!

[amniaaz]

Hi Carol,
Thanks for the information and I wonder what the upper age limit to become a pilot?
I hope you will answer my question.

Tank a's and have a great day.

[leevilappalainen]

What does it take to fly a 2 engine piston/turboprop aircraft? Seen all your videos, really helpful.

[Ezellove]

Oh man why it takes you lots of time to publish another video. I've been waiting for this one.

[darrell]

I have a scanner, but you mentioned calling them on the phone, I had forgotten that.

[JoeyPilotYT]

I've heard pilots say "with the weather" instead of "information zulu". how would ATC know if you have the most current ATIS report if you say that?

[kurtreber]

I thought you would make mention of the OTHER Zulu information (which is mentioned in EVERY broadcast).

[benjaminredmond]

so basically information Zulu is just a way for ATC to know your up to date on ATIS?