On The Air: November 2017

While traveling into Valdez, Alaska for the annual fly-in and STOL competition, a couple of planes were trying to hurry in before the airspace closed for aerobatic practice. A couple minutes after tower gave best forward speed instructions to a Lake amphibian (not known for great forward speed), the following exchange was heard:

Editorial Staff

Sunday, October 08, 2017 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article presents a collection of humorous and memorable anecdotes from aviation radio communications, showcasing witty exchanges between pilots and air traffic control.
These stories highlight various unique situations in the cockpit and airspace, from clever runway coordination and aviation puns to humorous pilot-passenger interactions and ATC's occasional exasperation.

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While traveling into Valdez, Alaska for the annual fly-in and STOL competition, a couple of planes were trying to hurry in before the airspace closed for aerobatic practice. A couple minutes after tower gave “best forward speed” instructions to a Lake amphibian (not known for great forward speed), the following exchange was heard:

Tower: “Lake 123 you’re doing great, just keep pedaling harder.”