How do planes communicate with each other?

A: Modern airplanes use satellite communication to talk with air-traffic control. There is an older technology, High Frequency Radio, that can be used, but it is not as reliable.

Do pilots know each other?

There is no right or wrong, just variables. With over 12,000 pilots at major airlines, the odds are that the pilots don’t know each other. It’s called a “sterile cockpit,” and it just means the FAA wants pilots to be talking about the flight and nothing else.

Can other planes hear what the pilot is talking to you?

Obviously the crews of any other aircraft in the area can hear what they are saying, along with ATC, so in busy traffic areas anything other than short business-related messages are disapproved of. They could take a chat to another frequency but then they’re not monitoring the original one, which is unsafe.

How do flight crews communicate with each other?

As you can imagine, even with a common language, communication can still be challenging due to different accents around the world. When communicating with one another, flight crews and controllers usually say specific things at certain times. Just like actors following a script, the participants can anticipate what will be said and when.

Why is it important for pilots to have good communication skills?

It is not only a source of great and deserved pride when a pilot effects his or her communication properly, but it can save considerable time and reduce a lot of unnecessary stress. There are several areas that relate to proper pilot communications.

Why is clear communication between pilots and air traffic controllers important?

Clear communication between pilots and air traffic controllers is absolutely necessary for safety. What happens when a flight crew flies to a country that speaks a different language? Just imagine: an Air China flight crew that speaks Mandarin arrives in Paris and must converse with French controllers.