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Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: What's The Pilot Alphabet All About?
How did the phonetic alphabet used by pilots come about, and how is it used today?
What Are Datalink Communications In Aviation?
Datalink refers to digital air/ground communications between aircraft and ground systems
What Is ACARS & How Do Pilots And Airlines Use It?
Not so long ago, a system was introduced primarily for communication between pilots and airline operations.
Small Airports & Odd Hours: When Airline Pilots Operate Without ATC
Airline pilots operate without ATC's presence from time to time.
The Importance Of Strong Cockpit Communication: A Pilot's Perspective
Good communication doesn't always require verbosity.
What Do Pilots Talk About When Not Communicating With Air Traffic Control?
Passing time in a low workload environment.
A Pilot's Guide to Aircraft Communication Systems
How the myriad of aviation conversations is performed.
Explained: The Protocols That Minimize & Negate The Impacts Of Losses Of ATC Communication
What to do when you can’t contact air traffic control.
Do Pilots Ever Have Difficulty Understanding ATC Transmissions & How Are Such Issues Overcome?
Ensuring harmony between sender and receiver.
Can Non-Native English Speaking Pilots Use Other Languages With Air Traffic Control?
Rules and regulations concerning radio communications globally.
Parts Of A Pilot's Job You Might Not Know About
Pilots wear many hats. Here are a few lesser-known pilot tasks.
Why Aircraft Radio & Communications Failures Are Incredibly Rare
A brief overview of the communications systems on aircraft.
How Have Pilots' Headsets Changed Over The Years?
Modernization of headset technology has helped with more than just sleeker designs.
Do Pilots Ever Encounter Festive Chatter On The Airwaves?
Christmas cheer abounds when sharing they sky with Santa and his sleigh!
Flying Communications Dish: A Brief History Of The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
The E-2 Hawkeye serves as the Navy's all-weather airborne eyes.
Chennai Airport Launches Flight Efficiency System
The new system will make flight planning and execution easier and more efficient.