English Only?

popaviator

popaviator

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Is there somewhere in the FAR/AIM that talks about using english only while transmitting on the radios? Also what about profanity? I'm trying to find the answer and am having a rough time:banghead:

-thanks
 
I am pretty sure that English is the standard language for aviation from what i've heard. As far as profanity, i dont know.
 
2. BACKGROUND. There are distinct regulatory English language requirements in 14 CFR part 61 for
pilots, and flight and ground instructors; part 63, for flight navigators and flight engineers; and part 65, for
dispatchers, mechanics, repairmen, and parachute riggers.
a. Part 61 requires that pilots, and flight and ground instructors must be able to read, write, speak, and
understand the English language. If the applicant cannot meet these requirements of English fluency, an
airman certificate cannot be issued. For medical reasons, an appropriate limitation may be placed on the
certificate.
b. Parts 63 and 65 require that if a flight navigator, mechanic, repairman, or parachute rigger cannot
read, write, speak, or understand the English language, an appropriate limitation may be placed on the
certificate.
c. Sections 63.31(b), flight engineers; and 65.53(b), aircraft dispatchers, requirements differ slightly.
The applicant must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language. If unable, an appropriate
limitation may be placed on the certificate.
 
popaviator said:
Is there somewhere in the FAR/AIM that talks about using english only while transmitting on the radios? Also what about profanity? I'm trying to find the answer and am having a rough time:banghead:

-thanks
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The FAR/AIM says English is the standard language. However, when you fly in other countries you will notice that the pilots/controllers speak their local languages often on the radio. Of course they are required to speak english but its common to hear them speak in other languages as well.
 
3enginejock said:
The FAR/AIM says English is the standard language. However, when you fly in other countries you will notice that the pilots/controllers speak their local languages often on the radio. Of course they are required to speak english but its common to hear them speak in other languages as well.
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they are not required to speak english on the radios if they're in their own country. they can speak their own language. however, they are required to be ABLE to speak english, and should do so on request. and they should answer any english speaker in english (obviously).

also, it would be safer for "monitoring" purposes if everyone spoke 1 language. english seems like everyone knows it, lets go with that one... although it'd be fun to be forced to learn a new language, since i've always wanted to. maybe i'd actually get my ass in gear! <<< uh oh... fcc?
 
3enginejock said:
The FAR/AIM says English is the standard language. However, when you fly in other countries you will notice that the pilots/controllers speak their local languages often on the radio. Of course they are required to speak english but its common to hear them speak in other languages as well.
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Yeah. I speak Greek also and I flew with a friend in Greece and we were both working the radios in Greek. I wondered about the English mandate but I don't think anyone cares over there. What is important is that someone can speak English on the radios and there will be someone in ATC or other pilots in the air that can speak English back. Haha. Otherwise - good Twilight Zone episode in the making.
 
I used profanity by saying s**t for the first time in my 3 years of flying on an air-air frequency a few days ago :rawk:



I have "badass" tatooed on my neck
 
Only time I ever slipped up was when I was reporting back to tower that I was on short final when tower starts yelling "traffic alert traffic alert, I cannot control the airplane to your left watch out" I accidentally said "roger o S*** ". :pirate:
 
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