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Which Budget Airline Should I Fly With?
In recent years many low price airlines have developed, offering airline flights more cheaply than the old-style scheduled airlines. Here are some hints on using them. more...
Aviation Emergencies from the ATCO's Perspective
Emergencies in aviation are rare, but they do occur. So when a pilot makes a Mayday radio call, how do people on the ground give assistance? more...
Aviation Radio Use When Flying to Large Airports
Light aircraft can fly into most large airports. However, there are special procedures that need to be followed, particularly with respect to radio communications. more...
The Phonetic Alphabet in Aviation Communication
Pilots in their planes communicate with air traffic control using the phonetic radio alphabet. Here is a list of the letters and examples of its use and how it all works. more...
Radio Communications For a Light Aircraft Flight
Radio communication between pilots and air traffic controllers can sound very odd to the uninitiated! But it is really quite straightforward. Here is a typical example. more...
Ryanair - Europe's Largest Low Fares Airline
Ryanair is probably the best known of Europe's so-called budget or low cost airlines. It handles an increasing proportion of holiday and business traffic. more...
Aviation Radio Emergency Communications
Aircraft emergencies are thankfully very rare. But if they do happen, there is a specific way in which a pilot transmits an emergency message to those on the ground. more...
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