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What does CC stand for in aviation?
Company Council
CC – Company Council (BALPA Related)
What is Charlie in air traffic control?
Introduction: Class Charlie (also referred to as “Class C”) Airspace areas are designed to improve aviation safety by reducing the risk of midair collisions in the terminal area and enhance the management of air traffic operations therein.
What does Bravo mean for pilots?
Bingo – minimum fuel required for a safe landing at the intended destination.
What does Wilco mean ATC?
TLDR – Wilco means “will comply.” It is a shorthand originally developed for two-way radio communication. It was originally preceded by “Roger,” which means “received.”
What does G stand for in aviation?
Acceleration is described in units of the force called “Gs.” A pilot in a steep turn may experience forces of acceleration equivalent to many times the force of gravity. This is especially true in military fighter jets and high-performance, aerobatic aircraft where the acceleration forces may be as high as 9 Gs.
Why do pilots say Charlie Charlie?
Over time, and to enable the confirmation to be sent via Morse, it was abbreviated to “C C”. With international aviation and English being the chosen language of the skies, the phonetic alphabet was used, hence “Charlie Charlie”, meaning “Yes”.
How do you get into Charlie airspace?
You’ll need a two-way radio and Mode-C transponder onboard your airplane to enter Class C airspace, so that you can maintain communication with ATC and so that they can track your location and altitude on their radar scope.
What is the meaning of Charlie-Charlie?
Charlie, charlie. Charlie-Charlie is a fancy substitution for a standard affirmative and accepted non-standard words roger and wilco. Standard phraseology is meant to prevent confusion, and has been improved after incidents/accidents where the communication between parties played a role.
Can a recreational pilot fly without ATC communication?
Recreational pilots cannot fly in airspace requiring ATC communication, but it’s a good idea to learn to use the right words. This knowledge can help them in an emergency, and it helps prepare a recreational pilot for a private pilot certificate, if he decides to continue his training.
What does ATC think about student pilots?
For example, ATC understands that student pilots are learning and will gladly give them additional assistance and some TLC if students identify themselves. If you look in AIM 4-2-e, you find all you have to say is, “Dayton Tower, this is Fleetwing one two three four, student pilot.”
What is ATC traffic in air traffic control?
TRAFFIC —A term used by ATC to refer to one or more aircraft. TRAFFIC IN SIGHT —Used by pilots to inform a controller that previously issued traffic is in sight. UNABLE —Indicates inability to comply with a specific instruction, request, or clearance. VERIFY —Request confirmation of information; e.g., “verify assigned altitude.”