Multi-language ATC Operations
Effective communication between aircraft and air traffic control (ATC) is a cornerstone of aviation safety. While English is the globally …
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Message Format and Content
Message Format and Content Message Format and Content Description The purpose of all RTF messages is to convey information or …
Loss of Communication
Loss of Communication Loss of Communication Description Loss of communication incidents usually occur in one of three circumstances: Radio Interference …
Light and Pyrotechnic Signals
Light and Pyrotechnic Signals Light and Pyrotechnic Signals Description Most communication between pilots and controllers is done by voice. CPDLC has become …
Language Communication
Language Communication Language Communication Description The use of language for verbal communication adds the dimension of pronunciation within any language …
Impact of Space Weather on Aviation
Impact of Space Weather on Aviation Impact of Space Weather on Aviation Definition Space weather refers to natural perturbations coming …
Impact of transponder failure on safety barriers
Impact of transponder failure on safety barriers Impact of transponder failure on safety barriers Description This article describes how transponder …
Immediate Takeoff Clearances
Immediate Takeoff Clearances Immediate Takeoff Clearances Description When given the instruction ‘cleared for immediate takeoff, the pilot is expected …
GND-TWR Co-ordination
GND-TWR Co-ordination GND-TWR Co-ordination Introduction Inadequate coordination between ground controllers (GND) and tower controllers (TWR) can cause a runway incursion which …
Frequency Change in Aviation
Frequency Change Frequency Change Description The process of changing frequency offers many possibilities for communication failure if the pilot subsequently …