General
pigeons
What does pigeons mean?
A brevity code giving the magnetic bearing and range from an aircraft to a specified destination, usually home plate or the ship.
""Say pigeons to mother — I need a steer home.""
Origin
Multiservice tactical brevity code used in naval and air navigation.
Frequently asked questions
What does "pigeons" mean in aviation?
It's a brevity code for the magnetic bearing and distance from an aircraft to a destination — typically the way home to base or the ship.
Why are they called "pigeons"?
The term evokes a homing pigeon finding its way back; asking for 'pigeons' is asking which way and how far to fly home.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
