How can I talk to an air traffic controller?

How can I talk to an air traffic controller?

Simply call on the frequency you are given, state your call sign and position, and the words “request flight following.” If the Center controller can work you, he’ll give you a transponder code and information on other radar-identified traffic around you.

Can you listen to live air traffic control?

If you’ve got nothing better to do on one night, visit LiveATC.net, where anyone with a computer or smartphone and a passing interest in aviation can listen to control towers live, worldwide, and in full action. Student pilots use it to listen to their local airport to get accustomed to the myriad radio calls required.

What radio frequency does air traffic control use?

Radio communication between the control facilities and the aircraft take place on a number of radio frequencies. These frequencies are in the VHF (Very High Frequency) frequency range of 108 to 136 MegaHertz (MHz).

Can I listen to air traffic control on my phone?

LiveATC for Android is brought to you by LiveATC.net – listen to live air traffic control! LiveATC for Android provides a quick and easy way to listen in on live conversations between pilots and air traffic controllers near many airports around the world.

Are air band radios legal?

A service would be the emergency services, MOD, or aeronautical. There is no discrimination that would allow you to listen to certain transmissions (i.e certain frequencies) used by a service but not others. It is illegal to listen to all aeronautical transmissions.

Can a walkie talkie be used as an aviation radio?

But general consumer walkie talkies are not built with the same frequency bands. I have used aviation radios while on the tarmac. Aviation handheld radios cannot be operated by civilians without a pilots radio license. They also cannot be used for other purposes or non-aviation radio communications traffic.

Can you use a walkie-talkie in an emergency?

Elsewise, the amateur radio is the recommended course of action. As is always the case with amateur radio, if you are in an emergency, the ban against other kinds of communication is often lifted. Hams would then allow you to connect with anyone you can reach so you can get help, which includes connecting to a nearby walkie-talkie.

How do mobile walkie talkies work?

Mobile Systems use handheld radios (called handsets) that are usually powered by removable batteries. These walkie-talkies have a range of up to several miles and can be used over hills, mountains or through buildings depending on the terrain and number of obstructions.

Do truck drivers still have walkie talkies?

Not a classic Walkie-talkie, no. Those traditionally operate on CB (citizens band) channel 14. If you don’t know what a CB radio is just watch a classic ’70s movie like Smokey and the Bandit. Everyone had to have one and many truckers still do.