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Pilots appear to make meowing and barking sounds over air traffic control
- Pilots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport faced an Federal Aviation Administration investigation after audio captured them meowing and barking over an air traffic control frequency on Sunday.
- An air traffic control worker quickly rebuked them, stating "You guys need to be professional." Aeronautical engineer Fahad Naim shared the clip on Thursday, exposing the unauthorized radio transmissions during critical flight operations.
- FAA regulations prohibit non-essential conversations when aircraft are below 10,000 feet altitude to prevent cockpit distractions during critical phases. The agency stated it investigates all situations where pilots may have violated any regulation.
- While the pilots remain unidentified, aviation experts suggest the unauthorized transmissions could trigger internal airline discipline at DCA, raising questions about cockpit professionalism in one of the nation's most complex airspaces.
- The video drew heightened attention amid recent air travel disruptions and safety incidents, leaving passengers increasingly sensitive to cockpit lapses. Critics noted that in complex airspace, even one garbled transmission carries real safety consequences.
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