Aviation radio talk has its own standardised phraseology. It is based on a set of communication rules for simplified English language communication between an air traffic controller and the pilot of an aircraft. Brevity is a goal. Shorter communication segments mean the airwaves are available for other aircraft, an important factor with skies becoming an increasingly busy place.
Radio contacts using aeronautical phraseology begin with an aircraft identifier call sign in the case of a pilot, or the name of the airport or service in the case of air traffic control. For example Bazflyers would announce their presence to, say Brisbane Approach, with a radio transmission like; “Brisbane Approach...ZK-BAZ” Sometimes, in the spirit of cordiality the Bazflyer might inject an exclamation like “good morning...” However, you definitely know that you can only be in Australia when Air Traffic Control adds the uniquely Australian salutation of “g’day” in its radio response...!
G’day is an Australian slang word being an abbreviation of the phrase “good day”. Another uniquely Australian term is “galah” which means “silly person”. Many guide books on Australian slang words and phrases have been published over the years....and also at Ozzie Slang.
Kirra Beach, a typical Gold Coast beach
Power Salad meal at the Kirra Surf Club
Bribie Island sunset
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