Why is plain language important in aviation?
Why is plain language important in aviation? Difficulties in plain language communications between ATC and Flight Crew have often helped to cause serious incidents and accidents or made the response to such circumstances arising from un-related causes more difficult. It is in recognition of this that ICAO has introduced a language proficiency system.
Is the language used in aviation English?
Communication pilots must demonstrate the ability to communicate in English, which is the international language of aviation communication. This includes the ability to pronounce and interpret words and phrases correctly as required by communication standards.
Why do Korean pilots speak English?
Pilots: for the flight crews, it's simple. English. It's the international language for aviation, so even a flight between two non English speaking countries (let's say China to South Korea), pilots would be using English.
Why do all pilots have to speak English?
The aim was to help avoid misunderstanding and confusion over the radio and between international crews. Although air travel is now much more widespread, with many non-English speaking countries participating in air transportation, English still persists as the language of the skies.
Do pilots need to know 2 languages?
So if a pilot or controller's native language isn't English then they must speak at 2 languages—-English and the native language. English speakers only need to know English. So, no pilot needs to speak the native language of another country, except English for non-native English speakers.
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.