Callsign question? - Page 2

Gerard M · #11 20th May 2009, 04:13 PM

Thanks Nick, didn't see this reply.

Also, i'm hearing Tiger79 heading up to Sydney via the coast, am i right to presume that its the Army Tiger?

Nigel C · #12 20th May 2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerard M

I think its been asked before but a search turned up no results, but who uses the callsign Hudson?

Cheers
Gerard

There was an RAAF Kingair A32-339 departed yesterday with "Hudson 05" as its callsign.

Gerard M · #13 20th May 2009, 06:22 PM

Well its official then. Hudson for the RAAF kingairs. Thanks Nigel. I always thought that the army and air force KingAirs used the same call sign, Redback.

Steve V · #14 21st May 2009, 12:10 AM

I think the most likely suspect for Tiger79 is a Navy Seahawk, however 76sqn Hawk use this from time to time as well.

NickN · #15 21st May 2009, 08:56 AM

Not all the King Airs use "Hudson"..... as you stated many use "Redback".

It depends on which squadron they are attached to. Different squadron, different callsign.

Mick.B · #16 21st May 2009, 04:31 PM

Tiger is also used by 2OCU Hornets out of Willy.

Gerard M · #17 26th May 2009, 03:48 PM

Does anyone know why China Southern had their callsign as China Southern 326A (CSN326A) as their callsign today. Is the alpha for a bit of variety or does it stand for something like adding heavy onto the callsign?

Steve V · #18 26th May 2009, 11:10 PM

Re China Southern 326 Alpha.
Not sure if it's related but I have in the past heard BA use the suffix X-Ray, and Qantas use the suffix Delta, for flights which have been delayed such that there may be 2 flights with the same flight number in the ATC system at the same time. I believe the suffixes are added to avoid confusion. I assumed thay mean Extra and Delayed respectively (but could be way off). If this were the case with the China Eastern it may mean something like "additional" perhaps. Continental Micronesia always used to add the suffix Charlie to their flights, not sure why.
Steve

Michael Mak · #19 26th May 2009, 11:25 PM

I think CX used to add suffix Delta in the past, not sure what they are using now.

Gerard M · #20 28th May 2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve V

heard BA use the suffix X-Ray, and Qantas use the suffix Delta, ... I believe the suffixes are added to avoid confusion. I assumed thay mean Extra and Delayed respectively (but could be way off)

Didnt know that. If it is in fact the case. Rather interesting i guess either way. I've also heard Qantas use Super after the callsign usually on the 380.

Thanks for the help again people.

Gerard