Channel 9
Jan 18, 2019, 9:28 am
#16
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: AC E50K *G - Amtrak SelectPlus
Posts: 231
I've often gotten similar replies from UA FA's. One told me they don't do it anymore for security purposes, I insisted he ask the flight deck anyway and got a denial later. I approached the FO after the flight who said they absolutely still turn it on upon request and that the FA never forwarded my request 
I do often listen to LiveATC. It's good practice to listen as I try to get my PPL
I do often listen to LiveATC. It's good practice to listen as I try to get my PPL
Jan 18, 2019, 8:22 pm
#17
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: YTZ
Programs: Hertz & Avis PC; National EE; SPG & Hilton Gold; AC 35K (yawn)
Posts: 5,921
It really is an ex pmUA thing. I find pmCO crews are much less willing to partake / know about channel 9.
To bring this back to AC, I have been tempted to very discretly use my scanner to listen to live ATC but have not. Maybe I should. Has anyone done this?
To bring this back to AC, I have been tempted to very discretly use my scanner to listen to live ATC but have not. Maybe I should. Has anyone done this?
Jan 19, 2019, 7:45 am
#20
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 80
Love listening to ATC when I have time while watching Flightradar24. Sometimes I just have too much time on my hands. I also love being able to watch plane take off and land with the onboard camera, having that feature should be mandatory. I think JAL also has camera in the belly pointing straight down so you can look at the landscape during cruising.
Not sure what's involved in getting Channel 9 but I doubt AC will do it.
Not sure what's involved in getting Channel 9 but I doubt AC will do it.
Jan 19, 2019, 7:51 am
#21
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, IHG, Enterprise, Avios, Nexus
Posts: 8,355
I've always liked the cameras to watch take off but can understand why airlines might be hesitant to permit monitoring of real-time air traffic coms. It is entirely possible some dufus will misinterpret what he hears and announce to the entire cabin that the aircraft is in peril.