What are the 4 W's of aviation communication?
What are the 4 W's of aviation communication? Remember the 4 W's of ATC Who you're calling: Clearly state the name of the facility you're calling. Who you are: State your full aircraft identification as filed in the flight plan. Where you are: State your position. What you want: State your request.
Why do pilots say heavy to ATC?
Wake turbulence poses a major risk to other aircraft, so pilots and ATC use the term “heavy” in radio transmissions as a reminder that the aircraft's wake may be dangerous to others passing behind or below the flightpath of these larger-mass aircraft.
What do pilots say to ATC before takeoff?
A Proper Takeoff Call First, let them know who you are, where you are, and then what you'd like to do. Try to give them as much information as possible so they can plan appropriately.
Why do pilots say blue?
The callout from the pilots like LOC blue serves to remind themselves of the current flight guidance modes, and to maintain awareness of mode changes. This is also to ensure that their mental idea of what the aircraft will do next is up to date and fits to the current flight situation.
Why do pilots say cactus?
Cactus was chosen. America West was based in Phoenix, Arizona near the Sonoran Desert – home of the giant Saguaro cactus. In 2006, America West merged with US Airways. The Cactus call sign survived the merger and all US Airways flights were soon known as “Cactus” on the radio.
What do you call a new pilot?
A newly-qualified airline or private jet pilot is allocated the rank of First Officer then later can become a Senior First Officer, before they take a Command Course. If this is successfully completed, this means they can become a Captain. In the military First Officers are called Co-pilots.
Why do pilots say heavy?
The word heavy means a larger aircraft type, with a Maximum Takeoff Weight of 160 tonnes or more. These aircraft create wake turbulence from their wings and require extra separation between following aircraft, and the use of heavy reminds other pilots of that fact.