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BravoOne wrote:I assume you mean SATCOM Voice as opposed to datalink? Probably varies between operators and areas of operation, but for normal routine communications, not very often, CPDLC handles 95%+ of the comm load.
GalaxyFlyer wrote:In corporates, not very much for ATC, but handy to make pax arrangements, call the limo, call the office followed by call the home, get the Wall Street numbers.
BravoOne wrote:You would be surprised at how things work for the uber rich. Had guy who would email via SATCOM the Captian on his yacht. Keep in mind that the Capts quarters were less than 50' from the owners computer. The monthly bill for this service was more the the cost of the home that the accountant lived in.
diverted wrote:Not a pilot, but I can add my 2 cents. My employer flies often in remote areas, and as such, SATCOM is used for voice and data streaming. Sometimes for something as minor as figuring out where the hotel shuttle pickup is....
GalaxyFlyer wrote:In relation to operating the plane—it’s peanuts. In relation to my home phone—it’s probably high to outrageous.
GF
Adispatcher wrote:Yeah. I get some really funny calls every once in a while and I think it is just bored long-haul crews wanting to see if it works.
Adispatcher wrote:GalaxyFlyer wrote:In relation to operating the plane—it’s peanuts. In relation to my home phone—it’s probably high to outrageous.
GF
Yeah. I get some really funny calls every once in a while and I think it is just bored long-haul crews wanting to see if it works.
Starlionblue wrote:"Calling for training purposes..."
BravoOne wrote:diverted wrote:Not a pilot, but I can add my 2 cents. My employer flies often in remote areas, and as such, SATCOM is used for voice and data streaming. Sometimes for something as minor as figuring out where the hotel shuttle pickup is....
Which system are they using, Iridium, or Inmarsat?
Myriad wrote:With all the new Ka satcom, pretty soon you can just send texts or use a texting app from your normal cell phone.
Myriad wrote:With all the new Ka satcom, pretty soon you can just send texts or use a texting app from your normal cell phone.
Starlionblue wrote:Myriad wrote:With all the new Ka satcom, pretty soon you can just send texts or use a texting app from your normal cell phone.
Yes, but we're not allowed to do that from the cockpit.... It isn't tested and certified.