What is the pilots alphabet called?
The aviation alphabet, also known as either the ICAO alphabet or NATO phonetic alphabet, is designed to remove ambiguity so that no two letters can be mistaken for each other.
Why do pilots say papa?
The ICAO Phonetic Alphabet is meant to decrease risk and misunderstanding and improve communication between those involved in air travel. Many letters and phrases sound too similar, for example, the letters p and b may sound the same over the radio. So instead, pilots would say papa or bravo.
Why do pilots say tango?
In aviation lingo, Tango isnt a dance; it stands for turbulence. Pilots use this code to report turbulent conditions to air traffic control and other pilots. So, if you hear your pilot mention Tango, hold onto your coffee! This phrase sums up the pilots priorities in an emergency.
What are the code words for pilots?
The ICAO phonetic alphabet has assigned the 26 code words to the 26 letters of the English alphabet in alphabetical order: Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu.
