What are some phrases/commands used when flying? Specificly, I am looking for language used when communicating with other, in my case, helicopters. For insance, "roger that" means "o.k.," and "negative" means "no." I am writing a story where the character is part of a search-and-rescue team, and they're using helicopters. Thanks!
2007-05-01 02:41:59 · 6 answers · asked by mcguire_kai 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Pilot/Controller Glossary (P/CG):
Aeronautical Information Manual
Order 7110.10, Flight Services
Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control
http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/PCG/index.htm
2007-05-01 18:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy or borrow a handheld COM radio and hang out near an airport and just listen. Or go to a small airport and ask to visit the control tower. There is little special language for helos. The only real difference is in taxi and sometimes they go opposite of fixed wing traffic.
2007-05-01 03:16:29 · answer #2 · answered by sky 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get the FAA publication "Aeronautical Information Manual" It has the protocols for aviation communication.
It is usually issued every year as "FAR-AIM 200?" (which means it is Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information manual together) You can get from Amazon.com, or any pilot shop at an airport. The AIM part doesn't change very much, if you know someone who flies, they might have an old one you could have.
2007-05-01 10:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by Skyangel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have one of my pet hates there...roger is just plain roger and means "I have received your message". 'Roger that' is an annoying affectation just like 10-4 and good-buddy, it should not be used by anyone other than private pilots with cheap chinese made flying jackets.
A search on the 'net should come up with most of the tings you are looking for. Google is your friend.
Mind you, when I see a nice hostie go by I have been heard to say "I'd like to roger that". :-)
2007-05-01 03:38:41 · answer #4 · answered by Ranjeeh D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
fly united, the service was absolutely horrible but they have a channel on the arm rest radio that tunes into air traffic control
you get to hear planes talk to each other aswel as plane to tower communication, i loved it,
2007-05-01 09:30:56 · answer #5 · answered by eyesinthedrk 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-05-01 05:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋