Did you know hand signals are a vital part of operating an aircraft? The use of hand signals in aviation is a type of communication called Marshalling. These hand signals are used to enhance safety and standardize communication between pilots and operators. Marshalling is essential in any kind of aircraft activity, including routine work. Watch as our team utilizes marshalling during a routine leak check on our TBM Avenger! See the TBM Avenger along with 20 other aircraft in our hangars for only

14 reactions | Impress your travel buddies at the airport by calling out some of these aircraft marshalling signals!  Now that you understand the runway, find out what's going on in the cockpit!  https://fal.cn/3q1Kz #NationalAirTrafficControlDay #AirTrafficControlDay *Every airport is different, so some of these signals may vary. | Sky Combat Ace | Facebook

Who needs parking sensors when you've got two red paddles. 🏓🏓 airside_ian on Instagram showcasing his impressive marshalling skills. Do you know what the signals mean? | Heathrow Airport

This is how an airport marshaller helps the pilot reach the exact parking spot using internationally approved hand signals. After landing, the pilot cannot see the ground clearly from the cockpit, so the marshaller becomes their eyes. Every movement of the hands tells the pilot when to slow down, turn, stop or shut down the engines. This system keeps the aircraft and people on the ground safe while parking the plane correctly. 🔥:: @_official___320 #knowledge #facts #didyouknow #thistory #yp #in

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