Cactus Call Sign

[Dont call me Shirley]

Yes, I know the same poll is running over in the HP forum, but it might be interesting to if the results are different here. "Cactus" is outpolling "US Air" on that poll.
If are going to suggest a new call sign, keep in mind the new ICAO guidelines:

One or two syllables only.
The word "Air" cannot be part of the call sign.

 

[the turtle]

Yes, I know the same poll is running over in the HP forum, but it might be interesting to if the results are different here. "Cactus" is outpolling "US Air" on that poll.
If are going to suggest a new call sign, keep in mind the new ICAO guidelines:

One or two syllables only.
The word "Air" cannot be part of the call sign.

[post="288271"][/post]​

Anything but listening to "You Ess Airs...XXX" in a pissed-off, gravely voice!

 

[StewGuy86]

If "air" can't be part of the call sign, why is US "AIR" a choice?

 

[Dont call me Shirley]

If "air" can't be part of the call sign, why is US "AIR" a choice?

[post="288346"][/post]​

Because it is the already existing call sign. The two syllable limit and "no air" apply to new call signs under new ICAO guidelines. Even before the latest rule change, ICAO preferred to keep call signs short; AFIK that is why US still uses "US Air". ICAO would not approve "US Airways".

The following website has a list of all signs - some from airlines that are no longer with us. Some are humorous by intent, a cargo outfit uses/used "Ugly Van" (a Shorts 330 operator?).


http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Airline-call-sign

Or the humour is not by intent; did get a chuckle out of the call sign for Faucett of Peru. I think they are no longer around, so someone could inherit "Charlie Foxtrot". We could start a whole new thread for a nomination!

 

[PITbull]

How about a "barbell"... B)

 

[Twicebaked]

How about a "barbell"... B)

[post="288392"][/post]​

LOL...

NO!!!! That screams Dave Siegel...

 

[RowUnderDCA]

Reasons why "CACTUS" is a good call sign choice:

It's a real word found in standard english dictionaries
It's a visual thing that will aid in calling, I'd suspect... controllers will naturally visualize a flying cactus
It's funny cuz it's so improbable
It contains the letters U and S in sequence
It has historical and cultural connection to the legacy of the combined carrier
It has a sense of place (of being from SOMEWHERE... like 'Piedmont')
It's a symbol of a highly adapted life form that thrives in hostile and difficult environments.
It's highly associated with the United States (obviously the American west)

 

[StewGuy86]

RowUnder--

All very good points and I agree!

 

[EyeInTheSky]

I like "Cactus"; though this might be tough to explain in Deutchland.

 

[PHL]

Why not just leave it as is "USAir" since that's the company's name....

 

[N924PS]

Why not just leave it as is "USAir" since that's the company's name....

[post="288446"][/post]​

No. The company name is USAirWAYS! USAir disappeared back in '96 under Steven Wolf's tour of duty.

Just as there is no "American West" as so many media sources err.

 

[diogenes]

I like it BECAUSE it's not US Air.

 

[stoopidute442]

Pay cut 223 taxing from alpha 23 to company hangar.

 

[PITbull]

Reasons why "CACTUS" is a good call sign choice:

It's a real word found in standard english dictionaries
It's a visual thing that will aid in calling, I'd suspect... controllers will naturally visualize a flying cactus
It's funny cuz it's so improbable
It contains the letters U and S in sequence
It has historical and cultural connection to the legacy of the combined carrier
It has a sense of place (of being from SOMEWHERE... like 'Piedmont')
It's a symbol of a highly adapted life form that thrives in hostile and difficult environments.
It's highly associated with the United States (obviously the American west)

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Cactus does NOT reflect an East Coast operation. Its not reflective of the new USAirways.

 

[whlinder]

Well the ticker symbol is going to be LCC, why not expand the fantasy and use the call sign 'Low Cost'?