Non-Towered Airport Radio Calls: Every CTAF Call From Startup to Shutdown

At a non-towered airport, there's no controller watching your back. The only thing keeping traffic separated is a shared radio frequency — CTAF — and your willingness to use it. In this video, I walk you through every single CTAF call you need to make, from engine start to shutdown, with real-world examples. Get the Free 5W Formula Radio PDF: https://www.flyingwithshawn.com/radios ✈️ In this video: • What CTAF is and how it differs from UNICOM • Self-announcing — the key concept at non-towered airports • Departure calls: pre-taxi advisory, departure call, exiting the pattern • Arrival calls: 10-mile inbound, 45 entry, downwind, base, final, clear of runway • The two biggest mistakes pilots make on CTAF (and how to avoid them) 📌 This is Part 4 of a 5-part Radio Communications Series — subscribe so you don't miss Part 5! ▶️ Missed the 5W Formula Video? Watch it here:    • How to Talk to ATC Without Freezing Up (Ea...   ▶️ Missed Part 1? Watch it here:    • These Radio Mistakes Get Student Pilots In...   ▶️ Missed Part 2? Watch it here:    • Towered Airport Radio Communications: Ever...   🎧 Gear I use in the cockpit: • Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset → https://amzn.to/4uxudYD • iPad Mini Cellular (ForeFlight) → https://amzn.to/4us8Vvm • GoPro Hero 13 → https://amzn.to/4404UDz • Insta360 X5 → https://amzn.to/4xgQPPL • Pivot Cases (Code: SHAWN10) • Sporty's Ground School (Code: FLT12172) 👋 I'm Shawn — a CFI and independent flight instructor who owns his own airplane. Flying with Shawn is all about practical training tips, real-world pilot insights, and helping you build the confidence to fly. #StudentPilot #LearnToFly #AviationTraining #CTAF #NonToweredAirport #RadioCommunications #FlightTraining #PrivatePilot #AviationSafety #TrafficPattern