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London Calling

Posted by admin on August 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

“London Information. Algie, here. Put the kettle on, looks like I’ll be back in time for afternoon tea”

“Glad to hear you’re back Algie. I’m putting the kettle on now.”

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CAA vs FAA Mayday

Posted by admin on July 7, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Those three words, the prefix to an emergency radio call, are often practised both in the USA and the UK. Despite the fact that the ICAO language is English this is based on a French phrase (”Me” “aidez” – contracted to M’aidez – help me) and even though Britain and the USA share a common [...]

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