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Qu'est-ce que Eight ?

Eight The digit '8' as spoken in the ICAO radiotelephony alphabet, pronounced 'Eight' for clarity in all number transmissions involving headings, altitudes, frequencies, and runway designations.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Eight” Used in Practice?

Qantas 12, autorisé à atterrir piste Eight Right, vents zéro neuf zéro à huit, signalez lorsque vous avez quitté la piste.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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Qu'est-ce que Eight ?

The digit '8' as spoken in the ICAO radiotelephony alphabet, pronounced 'Eight' for clarity in all number transmissions involving headings, altitudes, frequencies, and runway designations.

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