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Small Airports & Odd Hours: When Airline Pilots Operate Without ATC

Airline pilots operate without ATC's presence from time to time.

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The Importance Of Strong Cockpit Communication: A Pilot's Perspective

Good communication doesn't always require verbosity.

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What Do Pilots Talk About When Not Communicating With Air Traffic Control?

Passing time in a low workload environment.

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A Pilot's Guide to Aircraft Communication Systems

How the myriad of aviation conversations is performed.

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Can Non-Native English Speaking Pilots Use Other Languages With Air Traffic Control?

Rules and regulations concerning radio communications globally.

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Parts Of A Pilot's Job You Might Not Know About

Pilots wear many hats. Here are a few lesser-known pilot tasks.

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Radio control panel on a Boeing aircraft. 1
Why Aircraft Radio & Communications Failures Are Incredibly Rare

A brief overview of the communications systems on aircraft.

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How Have Pilots' Headsets Changed Over The Years?

Modernization of headset technology has helped with more than just sleeker designs.

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Do Pilots Ever Encounter Festive Chatter On The Airwaves?

Christmas cheer abounds when sharing they sky with Santa and his sleigh!

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"Roger!": The Meanings Behind Famous Pieces Of Pilots' Radio Terminology

Insight on three often-repeated pieces of pilot lingo...

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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.

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How Cabin Crew Communicate With Each Other On Larger Aircraft

Cabin crew communication made easy.

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Chennai Airport Launches Flight Efficiency System

The new system will make flight planning and execution easier and more efficient.

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Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner 5Y-KZC 1
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