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Offline cockpit radio transcription

Hear. See. Confirm.

Readback RDO turns aviation radio audio into live readable text on a dedicated screen, giving pilots a second chance to catch critical calls in noisy, busy, high-workload moments.

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No internet requiredLocal transcription for flight environments.
Portable prototype pathBuilt first as a non-invasive cockpit aid.
Designed for workloadReadable confirmation when audio gets crowded.

The Product

Real-time radio text for the moments pilots cannot replay.

Readback RDO listens to aircraft radio audio and displays a live transcript locally. It is a cockpit confirmation layer for missed words, frequency congestion, accents, fatigue, distractions, and cockpit noise.

1Audio source
2USB audio interface
3Mini PC
4Local speech model
5Dedicated display

Why It Matters

Built for real cockpit conditions.

Noise and workload

Give pilots a visible reference when radio traffic arrives during checklist work, turbulence, training, or busy terminal operations.

Local privacy

Core transcription runs on the unit, avoiding dependence on cloud services, subscriptions, or airborne connectivity.

Training and review

Future transcript storage and export can help flight schools, instrument students, and simulator programs debrief radio work.

Accessibility support

Readable radio text may support hearing-impaired aviators and other users who benefit from a visual communication aid.

Early Users

Starting with general aviation, then expanding outward.

  • General aviation pilots
  • Flight schools
  • Flying clubs
  • Aircraft owners
  • Instrument students
  • Simulator training centers
  • Corporate flight departments
  • Accessibility users

Development Roadmap

From portable prototype to commercial product.

The first build is planned as a portable, non-permanent prototype using a mini PC, USB audio interface, local Faster-Whisper transcription, and a compact HDMI touchscreen.

  1. Proof of conceptRecorded ATC audio and local display application.
  2. Portable prototypeMini PC, audio interface, and touchscreen integration.
  3. Ground and simulator testingEvaluate readability, latency, and cockpit usability.
  4. In-flight betaGather pilot feedback before productization.
  5. Commercial readinessManufacturing, support, and future certification paths.

Investor

Readback Investor Overview

Readback’s July 2026 investor overview is available for review as a PDF.

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Pilot Feedback Wanted

Help shape the first Readback RDO prototype.

Readback is looking for early input from pilots, instructors, aircraft owners, and training organizations who care about clearer radio awareness.

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