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Cockpit Tea: United Airlines Passenger Recalls Hearing “Curse Words” Mid-Flight On Channel 9

Cockpit Tea: United Airlines Passenger Recalls Hearing “Curse Words” Mid-Flight On Channel 9

The flight crew accidentally broadcast cockpit audio through to the aircraft's IFE system.

Luke Bodell 5 months ago
Here’s Why Pilots Dread Hearing This ATC Message

Here’s Why Pilots Dread Hearing This ATC Message

No pilot wants to receive this order.

Luke Diaz 8 months ago
Why Do Pilots Use The Phonetic Alphabet?

Why Do Pilots Use The Phonetic Alphabet?

Clear communication is an integral part of aviation safety.

Antonio Di Trapani 8 months ago
United Airlines Fixes Airbus A321neo Radio Issues After Grounding 4 Aircraft & Pausing Deliveries

United Airlines Fixes Airbus A321neo Radio Issues After Grounding 4 Aircraft & Pausing Deliveries

Data shows that one aircraft was delivered in June, but has yet to perform its first revenue flight.

Channing Reid 1 year ago
Countless Digits: How Do Pilots Know Who To Talk To & Where Do They Find Radio Frequencies?

Countless Digits: How Do Pilots Know Who To Talk To & Where Do They Find Radio Frequencies?

Finding frequencies and talking on the radios is a major part of piloting planes.

Jack Herstam 1 year ago
Do Pilots Ever Have Difficulty Understanding ATC Transmissions & How Are Such Issues Overcome?

Do Pilots Ever Have Difficulty Understanding ATC Transmissions & How Are Such Issues Overcome?

Ensuring harmony between sender and receiver.

Nicole Kylie 1 year ago
Explained: The Importance Of The Phonetic Alphabet In Modern Aviation

Explained: The Importance Of The Phonetic Alphabet In Modern Aviation

A brief history and explanation of aviation's alphabet.

Jack Herstam 1 year ago
Do You Really Need To Put Your Phone In Airplane Mode For A Flight?

Do You Really Need To Put Your Phone In Airplane Mode For A Flight?

A look at why airplane mode exists and how important it really is.

Jack Herstam 2 years ago
Squawk Codes: A Pilot's Perspective

Squawk Codes: A Pilot's Perspective

The simple technology that grants ATC access to a flight's critical information.

Jack Herstam 2 years ago
How Do Student Pilots Learn Etiquette, Terminology, & Conventions For ATC Communication?

How Do Student Pilots Learn Etiquette, Terminology, & Conventions For ATC Communication?

Aviation phraseology allows for clear and concise communication between pilots and ATCs.

Trevin Christian Casinader 2 years ago
Why Does Aviation Use The Phonetic Alphabet?

Why Does Aviation Use The Phonetic Alphabet?

Using a standardized alphabet and pronunciation reduces miscommunication and makes flying safer.

Trevin Christian Casinader 2 years ago
How Do Airlines Operate When There Is No ATC On Duty?

How Do Airlines Operate When There Is No ATC On Duty?

How and when airliners operate without controllers.

Jack Herstam 2 years ago
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: Why Aviation Uses The Phonetic Alphabet

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: Why Aviation Uses The Phonetic Alphabet

A look at how and why pilots communicate using the phonetic alphabet.

Joshua Kupietzky 2 years ago
"Roger!": The Meanings Behind Famous Pieces Of Pilots' Radio Terminology

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

Insight on three often-repeated pieces of pilot lingo.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
A Pilot's Guide to Aircraft Communication Systems

A Pilot's Guide to Aircraft Communication Systems

How the myriad of aviation conversations is performed.

Jack Herstam 3 years ago
Explained: The Protocols That Minimize & Negate The Impacts Of Losses Of ATC Communication

Explained: The Protocols That Minimize & Negate The Impacts Of Losses Of ATC Communication

What to do when you can’t contact air traffic control.

Justin Surette 3 years ago
How Have Landing Aids Evolved Over The Years?

How Have Landing Aids Evolved Over The Years?

Light and radio systems were developed early on in aviation, and have become the ILS systems used today.

Justin Hayward 3 years ago
Qantas Crew Told To Fly Through Radio Interference Allegedly From Chinese Military

Qantas Crew Told To Fly Through Radio Interference Allegedly From Chinese Military

Chinese warships in the Asia Pacific are believed to be responsible for disrupting radio transmissions and GPS, affectin...

Chris Loh 3 years ago
Why Aircraft Radio & Communications Failures Are Incredibly Rare

Why Aircraft Radio & Communications Failures Are Incredibly Rare

A brief overview of the communications systems on aircraft.

Jack Herstam 3 years ago
How Have Pilots' Headsets Changed Over The Years?

How Have Pilots' Headsets Changed Over The Years?

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

Jack Herstam 3 years ago