Paris Radio

Doug Taylor · August 15th, 2007, 21:58

Over Brest, France.

Listen for the "callyouback" (European for 'standby') towards the end.

Kind of a time waster so don't expect a whole hell of a lot!

Cruise · August 16th, 2007, 01:19

Holy crap.....how the heck do you catch that. I had to listen 3x before I actually 'heard' callyouback.

DT....you're obviously "The Man!"

Doug Taylor · August 16th, 2007, 01:25

Now you know how I felt during my first 'crossing'.

There's a certain rhythm to the communication in Europe. Have the "LEGS" page up, ask the other guy what to expect and you'll be fine.

But that's pretty common in Europe. A mix of bad English + "other" on the radio.

I usually crank up the radio in my headset to understand what's being said which is why I'm converting to noise-cancelling headset.

Doug Taylor · August 16th, 2007, 01:28

BTW, "KOBEV" is an oceanic entry point.

...uh... callyouback..

skyrunner1500 · August 16th, 2007, 05:05

From what I know, the controllers over here say "callyouback", when they try to get you a further clearence. Like a climb to a higher altitude or if you request a direct routing. They usually have to coordinate with the surrounding sectors what they can get for you.

"Standby" in France means only "shut up. I have to try to get some Air France planes in front of you, even if they are 60 miles behind".

And Doug: that's a pretty clear transmission compared to other places...

Pilotdude3407 · August 16th, 2007, 14:28

I know the feeling. A couple of years ago we flew to Antigua and that is how I felt on the radio. Take what that controller sounded like (because they speak french) and add a little jamaican accent to it and there ya go. I was so lost, if the capt had not flown down there a bunch of times before and helped me through it I would have cried probably.

Kingairer · August 16th, 2007, 23:56

Maybe they are air france pilots on their board with VousTube videos listening to redneck americans..ya think?

Cptnchia · August 17th, 2007, 01:08

Doug,
That's a hell of a lot better than what you'd get from Piarco Control. Talking to them makes you want to do this-

KLB · August 18th, 2007, 20:02

I'm am suddenly glad that instructed so many different students from so many different places.

August 15th, 2007, 21:58	#1
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,217 Blog Entries: 1	Paris Radio Over Brest, France. Listen for the "callyouback" (European for 'standby') towards the end. Kind of a time waster so don't expect a whole hell of a lot! __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

August 16th, 2007, 01:19	#2
Cruise Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SYR, ABE Posts: 2,367	Re: Paris Radio Holy crap.....how the heck do you catch that. I had to listen 3x before I actually 'heard' callyouback. DT....you're obviously "The Man!"

August 16th, 2007, 01:25	#3
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,217 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Paris Radio Now you know how I felt during my first 'crossing'. There's a certain rhythm to the communication in Europe. Have the "LEGS" page up, ask the other guy what to expect and you'll be fine. But that's pretty common in Europe. A mix of bad English + "other" on the radio. I usually crank up the radio in my headset to understand what's being said which is why I'm converting to noise-cancelling headset. __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

August 16th, 2007, 01:28	#4
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,217 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Paris Radio BTW, "KOBEV" is an oceanic entry point. ...uh... callyouback.. __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

August 16th, 2007, 05:05	#5
skyrunner1500 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 230	Re: Paris Radio From what I know, the controllers over here say "callyouback", when they try to get you a further clearence. Like a climb to a higher altitude or if you request a direct routing. They usually have to coordinate with the surrounding sectors what they can get for you. "Standby" in France means only "shut up. I have to try to get some Air France planes in front of you, even if they are 60 miles behind". And Doug: that's a pretty clear transmission compared to other places...

August 16th, 2007, 14:28	#6
Pilotdude3407 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Griffin, GA Posts: 144	Re: Paris Radio I know the feeling. A couple of years ago we flew to Antigua and that is how I felt on the radio. Take what that controller sounded like (because they speak french) and add a little jamaican accent to it and there ya go. I was so lost, if the capt had not flown down there a bunch of times before and helped me through it I would have cried probably. __________________ "The only disability in life is a bad attitude." -Scott Hamilton

August 16th, 2007, 23:56	#7
Kingairer Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nomadic...World Wide Boobie Bungalow Bouncer Posts: 3,190	Re: Paris Radio Maybe they are air france pilots on their board with VousTube videos listening to redneck americans..ya think? __________________ "I do not proofread"

August 17th, 2007, 01:08	#8
Cptnchia Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Mecca Posts: 732	Re: Paris Radio Doug, That's a hell of a lot better than what you'd get from Piarco Control. Talking to them makes you want to do this- __________________ "Consideration is an extension of safety. It begins with the first contact with our passengers, no matter where this is—reservations, porter, ticket agent or wherever." C.E. Woolman

August 18th, 2007, 20:02	#9
KLB Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 2,813	Re: Paris Radio I'm am suddenly glad that instructed so many different students from so many different places.

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