adjective
General Slang
Popeye
POP-eye · adjective · informal
Brevity code: aircraft is flying in clouds/reduced visibility.
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A brevity code reporting that an aircraft is in clouds or an area of reduced visibility (instrument meteorological conditions).
“"Going popeye in the layer — lost visual on lead."”
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Popeye In A Sentence
"Going popeye in the layer — lost visual on lead."
Origin & Usage
Multiservice tactical brevity code used in air operations.
People Also Ask
What does "popeye" mean for pilots?
It's a brevity code meaning the aircraft is in clouds or reduced visibility — flying on instruments rather than visually.
Why does "popeye" matter in flight?
It warns others that the aircraft has lost visual reference, which affects formation flying, spacing, and how the flight coordinates.
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