International Question

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My biggest recommendation is to learn how to use the radio, US pilots generally suck when it comes to proper R/T procedures, like the other day in Hong Kong,"how ya all doin?" and last year heard a socal GV almost run out of fuel over Saigon because neither pilot could communicate with ATC, hilarious. Many foreign controllers cannot speak English with you, they are only familiar with ATC jargon, for instance, if you have an emergency, use the term MAYDAY, and then don't bother giving them details, they won't understand a word.

 

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Amen brother!! It's the #1 problem with US crews internationally!!!

My biggest recommendation is to learn how to use the radio, US pilots generally suck when it comes to proper R/T procedures, like the other day in Hong Kong,"how ya all doin?" and last year heard a socal GV almost run out of fuel over Saigon because neither pilot could communicate with ATC, hilarious. Many foreign controllers cannot speak English with you, they are only familiar with ATC jargon, for instance, if you have an emergency, use the term MAYDAY, and then don't bother giving them details, they won't understand a word.