U.S. airline transport pilot international flight language experiences, report 1 : background information and general/pre-flight preparation
(Book - Regular Print)

Cover title.

This research was sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Technologies and Procedures Branch and the findings were provided to the Data Com Human Factors Working Group.--P. iii.

"September 2008."

"DOT/FAA/AM-08/19."

Includes bibliographical references (page 42).

Final report.

"In 1998, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) took a heightened interest in the role of language in airline accidents. Its Air Navigation Commission was directed to complete the task of strengthening relevant ICAO provisions concerning language requirements. Member states agreed to take steps to ensure air traffic control (ATC) personnel and flight crews involved in flight operations in airspace where the use of the English language is required were proficient in conducting and comprehending radiotelephony communications in English. Since then, ICAO developed its English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements and urged its Members to document their ELP test implementation plans by March 8, 2008. Until all ATC personnel and flight crews involved in flight operations obtain a passing level of ELP, the language-based problems international pilots face is not known. This report is a compilation of written responses and comments by a small focus group of 48 U.S. pilots of their difficulties in international operations."--P. i.

Also available online in PDF from FAA - OAM Technical Reports.

Sponsored by the Office of Aerospace Medicine; performed by the FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute,AM-B-06-HRR-516.