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What do flight attendants talk into?
chimes
Flight attendants call them the chimes. They can vary in tone and can mean many different things — for example, if a passenger presses the service button, the pilot calls, or if there’s an emergency.
Do flight attendants talk to pilots?
In case of an an unexpected event (e.g. a sick passenger), flight attendants and pilots can communicate through intercom. Pilots (particularly the captain) can speak to all people in the cabin (including flight attendants) through the public address system.
What is the role of a copilot?
A co-pilot is a first officer in a flight crew that works to assist the captain in safely navigating the plane. In this career, your job duties begin well before departure and include conducting pre-flight weather briefings, preparing the cabin for radio communications, and setting up other equipment.
What does pilot say before take off?
There is an announcement like: “Flight attendants, prepare for take-off please.” “Cabin crew, please take your seats for take-off.” Within a minute after take-off, an announcement might be made reminding passengers to keep their seat belts fastened.
What is a co-pilot in commercial aviation?
As already stated, the term co-pilot isn’t widely (if at all) used in commercial aviation. Both pilots in the cockpit of a modern airliner are fully qualified pilots, and the terminology has been changed to reflect this fact.
What is the difference between a private pilot and a commercial pilot?
It’s like the difference between amateur and pro. A private pilot is an amateur, and a commercial pilot is a pro. The primary distinction is whether or not the person gets paid to do what they do. I currently fly commercially for a charter company – you can liken it to an air taxi/limousine service.
What happens when a captain and first officer fly together?
In fact, when a captain and a first officer are paired together to fly, they typically split the flying 50/50. If the pairing has them working 4 flights together, the captain will act as flying pilot for two flights, and non-flying pilot for two flights.
What is the difference between a pilot and a captain?
A pilot is someone who takes direct part in flying an aircraft by manipulating flight controls. A captain is a person who can (in the sense of is capable of and legally permitted to) act as a pilot, and who has been hired or promoted by their employer to the rank of captain.