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Why do airlines say Roger?
Pilots use the phrase “Roger that” when they are in the air. As not all pilots could speak English back then, the International Telegraph Union back in 1927 decided that “Roger” would be an easier command than “received”. ROGER stands for Received Order Given, Expect Results.
Do pilots still say Roger?
However, in modern times, pilots must read back (repeat) Air Traffic Control clearances to verify they heard them correctly, but most instructions may be “rogered.” The word “roger” is still used in modern aviation radio communication, but the phrase “roger dodger” is not recognized by ICAO.
What does “Roger” Mean in aviation?
(In 1957, the English phonetic alphabet changed the R to “Romeo,” but by that time, “Roger” was deeply embedded in the minds of pilots.) So, in short, “Roger” means “r” which stands for “received.” The word “Roger” means nothing more. Taking it a step further, some may know “Roger” as part of the full reply “Roger Wilco.”
Why do pilots say “Roger” instead of Morse code?
When pilots stopped using “Morse” code and switched to voice operation, they used the word “Roger,” which was the phonetic designation for the letter “R,” which was previously the abbreviation for “received.”.
How did pilots communicate with each other in WW1?
Before voice communication, pilots used morse code and instead of tapping out that a message was “received” they used shorthand and just tapped out “r” (short long short). In 1915, pilots began making the switch over from morse code wireless telegraphy to voice commands.
Why is effective communication between ground staff and pilots so important?
Since the earliest days of aviation, effective communication between ground staff and pilots has been a key component of safe flying of aircraft. Every information the pilot might get or share with the ground staff can be crucial, and it might save the lives of both the aviation personnel and the passengers.