How bad does your enunciation have to be for it to be a problem?

ControlPhreeqBassGeek Senior Member Duluth, MN

I hope this is the right place to post this in?

Anyways, my enunciation has kind of been sucking lately (past few years)...I've always prided myself on my communication skills and clear pronunciation, but for the past few years that has seemed to be steadily declining! I have no idea why...it got worse after I had my wisdom teeth removed, which makes me wonder if some kind of nerves were damaged or something? I can still be understood just fine, but I am a little scared because I've had it happen on many occasions where I go to speak and my tongue all the sudden "freezes up" and doesn't respond, I have to wait a second and then it's like it is coming off anesthetic or something...it feels heavy and weak. I'm going to see my doc about something else within the next few weeks, so I think I'll ask him about this, too.

I guess my question is just how abysmal does your enunciation have to be before it becomes an issue for ATC qualification? And can you recommend any resources on this topic other than my primary physician?

G_Orsak Aviation Medical Examiner Pearland, TX

You might want to have this evaluated by a neurologist or otolaryngologist. This may be serious.