How do pilots greet each other?

When two aircraft flying in opposite directions pass each other at night, it is quite common for one or both to briefly turn on their landings lights. This is done partially to “say hello”, and also to increase situational awareness.

How do pilots talk to each other?

The most common form of communication in aviation, very high frequency (VHF) radio calls are what we use for around 95\% of our communications with ATC. In simplified terms, the transmitting station sends a signal that travels in a straight line and is picked up by the receiving station.

How do pilots see other planes?

Landing strips will be lit up for them. Other planes will be lit up with navigation lights (red and green) and a pulsing beacon to draw the eye. Also during the night pilots will be flying IFR, which means the Air traffic control will be keeping planes away from each other.

Can pilots talk to other planes?

Re: Can aircraft pilots communicate with each other? Yes, very normal and routine for planes to talk to each other or for planes to talk to their base. They would not be able to use cell phones, which are basically designed for terrestrial operation only.

Why do pilots say tree instead of three?

Aviators often speak “pilot English” to avoid miscommunications over radio transmission. “Tree” for instance, means three, “fife” is the number five and “niner” means nine, says Tom Zecha, a manager at AOPA. The variations stemmed from a desire to avoid confusion between similar-sounding numbers, he says.

What do pilot say before landing?

To indicate the landing clearance or final approach, the Captain will either make the following announcement and/or blink the No Smoking sign. “Flight attendants, prepare for landing please.” “Cabin crew, please take your seats for landing.” It may be followed by an announcement by a flight attendant.

How do pilots see in dark?

Pilots rely on flight instruments, navigation sensors and weather sensors (primarily radar) instead of normal vision when flying at night or passing through cloud. Other lights on a plane include red and green LEDS on each wing which identity which direction the plane is facing when flying at night.

How do pilots see through clouds?

Some aircraft are equipped with weather radar which can see through, or at least into, clouds to a certain extent. But only to see weather. An even smaller number of aircraft have FLIR (Forward looking infrared ) cameras which can see through some clouds. Those are typically just used near the ground.

What do pilots say when landing a plane?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Up4QKAAEA