[edit] Call signs
A prerequisite to safe air traffic separation is the assignment and use of distinctive call signs.
My full call sign is ...
or
Use your full call sign until further notice.
QCY ...
c/s - call sign.
CAA - Civil Aviation Authority.
CAAFU - Civil Aviation Authority Flying Unit, based at Stansted Airport, ...
Call Sign: A Code Word for Pilot Identification over R/T.
Canopy: Plexiglass covering for cockpit area.
CAP: Combat Air Patrol
Capt.: Rank of Captain
CARPETBAGGER: Code for operation to airdrop supplies underground patriot forces in Western Europe.
The initial call should be made at least 10 minutes before entering, and should consist of the aircraft call sign followed by a brief statement of the request. The control tower is responsible for transmitting departure clearance to IFR flights.
TRAFFIC ALERT (aircraft call sign), TURN (left/right) IMMEDIATELY, (climb/descend) AND MAINTAIN (altitude).
(See SAFETY ALERT.) ...
visually. Various types of approaches offer different degrees of accuracy. Some approaches depend upon timing portions of the flight with a stopwatch. 2) When preceeded by a geographical name (eg. New York Approach), refers to the radio call sign of ...
 See also: Aircraft, Flight, Power, Range, Air Traffic Control
  
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