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Old 14th Aug 2023, 01:25
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Originally Posted by Stranraer
I presume you hate it because it is not the correct terminology in your part of the world:



I wouldn't classify it as "pretty bad RT" - it's understandable and in some parts of the world - mine for example - it's standard:




Does anyone know why "AFFIRM" was adopted in some countries? Was it possibly to avoid confusing "AFFIRMATIVE" with "NEGATIVE"?

I must say I always find this response amusing: "Yes, affirmative."
Has Canada registered a difference from ICAO about this? From Doc 9432:



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