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Don’t Allow the Aircraft Radio to Fly the Pilot

Here are some tips on navigating similar call signs, talking to ATC, and getting help when you’re lost on the aircraft radio.
Flying

Best Hand-Held Aviation Radios

Hand-held aviation radios are critical backup tools for pilots, ensuring communication with air traffic control and other aircraft, and providing navigation redundancy in emergencies. The market ...
AFCEA

Airbus to Provide Radio-Equipped Lakota Helicopters

Airbus Defense and Space Inc., Herndon, Virginia, was awarded an $82,917,199 modification (P00852) to contract W58RGZ-06-C-0194 to acquire 17 72A Lakota helicopters with airborne radio communications ...
AFCEA

U.S. Air Force Pursues Updated Airborne High Frequency Radios

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Electronic Warfare and Avionics Program Office at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, will transform legacy airborne high frequency radio systems into assured, ...