Someone correct me if I am wrong but isnt English the 'language of the air' anyway?. .. .If so, in addition to the aruguments given about, is it wise to be using another language legally?. .. .I dont think I for one would be confident speaking to ATC in French, I hate to think what my request would translate as. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> . .. .Julian.