Do pilots talk to each other over the Atlantic?

Yes. Pilots engage in air-to-air conversations frequently when crossing the Atlantic. This usually happens on the VHF frequency of 123.45. It can also happen on the frequency of 121.5 (referred to as “guard” frequency) however this frequency is also reserved for emergencies.



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