Commercial Aircraft Radiophone Communication

Abstract

The need of dependable two-way aircraft communication has emphasized the service requirements as they are presented to the pilot. The equipment must be light and yet rugged, and as the essential parts are placed at a distance from the pilot, they must be simple of operation. The paper, without stressing the electrical-engineering side of the air-communication problem, covers the actual mechanical set-up. The mechanical and electrical difficulties encountered in shielding the ignition system and the complete bonding of the ship are discussed in detail. The placement of the component parts for ease of operation is taken up and the subsequent maintenance of the equipment is briefly outlined.