Phonetic Alphabet

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.

Quick answer: 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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Quick answer

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.

Why it matters

Eight matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Eight?

In this glossary, Eight refers to: 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.

How is Eight used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Qantas 12, autorisé à atterrir piste Eight Right, vents zéro neuf zéro à huit, signalez lorsque vous avez quitté la piste."

Why does Eight matter in aviation?

Eight matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Eight?

Eight is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Eight belong to?

In this glossary, Eight is grouped under Phonetic Alphabet. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

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.

Operational example

Qantas 12, cleared to land Runway Eight Right, winds zero nine zero at eight, report vacated runway.

Localized term

Eight

Localized example

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

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Exam relevance

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

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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