"Charle - Charlie as an acknowledgement in the Pacific region
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"Charle - Charlie as an acknowledgement in the Pacific region
When I was flying 737's 30 years ago in the Pacific region it was common to hear aircraft reply as an acknowledgement the phrase "Charlie, Charlie"
It sounded like really laid back R/T but it was used extensively.
Is that term still in use and where did it start? Was it primarily a military R/T and copied by airliners?
It sounded like really laid back R/T but it was used extensively.
Is that term still in use and where did it start? Was it primarily a military R/T and copied by airliners?
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I still hear this term being used mostly in African airspace and also Asian airspace. Very rarely heard it being used in Europe. This link from a few years back gives a little more detail .....
http://www.pprune.org/atc-issues/176...e-charlie.html
http://www.pprune.org/atc-issues/176...e-charlie.html
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CC, Communication Confirmed. Very familiar to naval aviators as it stems from the use of morse code and signal flags aboard ship.
I must admit I used it many times myself, particularly on H.F.
I must admit I used it many times myself, particularly on H.F.
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I have heard it in the more obscure areas of Europe/North Africa.
Reminds me of Australia and HF
Reminds me of Australia and HF