Front

Casual: “We’re having an issue with the hydraulics.”

Back

ICAO: “Hydraulic system malfunction.”

Front

ICAO: “Pan-Pan, we have an electrical failure.”

Back

Casual: “Something’s wrong with the electrics—we’ve lost some systems.”

Front

Casual: “Can you repeat that? Didn’t catch it.”

Back

ICAO: “Say again.”

Front

ICAO: “Request priority landing due to medical emergency.”

Back

Casual: “We’ve got a sick passenger—need to land ASAP.”