Are You Five by Five?

Are You Five by Five?

Five by five is the predecessor to the term "Loud and Clear" or "Lima/Charlie" used by military units today. It found its way into verbal slang, meaning "everything is good" or "everybody is well/good". This is how we use the term at 5X5 Brewing Co.

What does faith mean by 5X5?

"I read you five by five" means the speaker is hearing a voice at full strength and clarity. Faith's expression means everything is going well.

What does got you in the pipe 5 by 5 mean?

Apparently "in the pipe" is an aviator term for being aimed correctly for a fly-by, or lined up. Makes sense. " Five by five" is an old radio frequency term that means everything is lining up, reception is good loud and clear. This translates to aviator terminology meaning 'near perfect' or 'perfect shot.'

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