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Subject: Re: Open Discussion regarding ATC Phraseology
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On 28/12/04 6:06 PM, in article mC7Ad.11522$c%.10765@okepread05, "In Soo"
 wrote:

> I would like to thank you for clicking on this message.
> One of the question that came up to my attention just few days ago was that
> what are some of the common phraseologies in aviation that we use that are
> non-standard?  Such as using "Cleared for Takeoff"  as "Clear to go",
> What are the clearances that you must reply back other than "Hold short?" Is
> "Wilco" acceptable term at your airport?
> What are some of the clearances that we can say "Roger" and be acceptable?
> How about "Wilco" I do understand the FAA meaning of above terms, but what
> about you guys? Are there any non-standard phraseologies that you use
> everyday in flying and are accepted?
> 
> IN SOo Hwang
>

I think that the only non standard phrase that comes to mind is "Roger". I
hear it used when the conversation with ATC goes a little outside
parameters, or there is some confusion to clear up.

Old habits die hard I guess!


/viz