Secret words the crew say so as not to scare passengers (4 photos)

Airplane crews use special code words to avoid causing panic on board.





Easy Victor

This phrase is said if it is necessary to urgently evacuate. Like all codes, this phrase has many features. So, it cannot be said over a speakerphone - passengers should not hear it, even if they do not know about its meaning. The expression can only be used in personal contact with the crew.

It is also noteworthy that only flight crew specialists can declare an evacuation in this way. During an emergency evacuation under this code, those on board have only 90 seconds to leave the aircraft. It is forbidden to take even hand luggage with you, as bags can get stuck in the aisle and beyond. In practice, pilots rarely pronounce this code; many used it only during exercises.



7500

For completely different situations, this code phrase exists. It is also mainly used only by pilots. It can be deciphered as a “scream”, and it is used only during negotiations between the pilot and the dispatcher. Using this code, the aircraft manager reports to the ground that the airliner has been hijacked. If there is a threat of theft, this code is also used.





Pan-pan

This interesting code comes from the French language. It comes from the word "panne", which means some kind of malfunction. With this code, the crew informs the dispatcher about any breakdown of the airliner. It is noteworthy that this code, pronounced three times, indicates that the breakdown is minor.