FAA Investigates Pilots for Unprofessional Behavior on Air Traffic Control Frequency
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident involving pilots who made cat and dog noises over an air traffic control frequency at Reagan National Airport. The incident, which has gone viral, involved pilots engaging in non-essential conversations below 10,000 feet, a violation of FAA regulations. The audio clip captured one pilot meowing and another barking, prompting a rebuke from someone on the same frequency. The FAA prohibits such behavior, emphasizing that conversations must relate to the safe operation of the aircraft. The pilots' identities and airline affiliation remain unclear.