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What does super mean in aviation?
Super (J) is defined as “A380 Aircraft”, whereas Heavy (H) is defined as “All other types of a 136,000 KG maximum take off weight or more”.
What does heavy call sign mean?
Thus, the term “heavy” (unlike light, medium and large) is included by heavy-class aircraft in radio transmissions around airports during take-off and landing, incorporated into the call sign, to warn other aircraft that they should leave additional separation to avoid this wake turbulence. …
What does aircraft call sign heavy mean?
The word “heavy” means a larger aircraft type, with a Maximum Takeoff Weight of 160 tonnes or more. These aircraft create wake turbulence from their wings and require extra separation between following aircraft, and the use of “heavy” reminds other pilots of that fact.
Which is the only aircraft to use the Super callign?
Right now, the A380-800 is the only aircraft specified to use the /J and “SUPER” suffix and callsign. It is for that aircraft only AFAIK, and not based upon MTOW. It is speculated that the B747-8 will also use this designation when in service.
What’s the difference between a Super and a heavy call sign?
The An-225 is primarily used outside the States so neither would be used the “heavy” and “super” designations after a call sign is a US thing only. Overseas they don’t use anything other than the airline name and flight number with ATC.
What does it mean when an airplane has a heavy call sign?
That being said, the word “Heavy” with a call sign is used to let ATC know that your airplane is big and that they need to give extra room to any flights following you to the runway.
When do you add Super to your call sign?
You are required to append “Heavy” or “Super” to your call sign on initial contact with approach or tower (this requirement is repeated in AIP GEN 3.4.5.6):