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On The Air: January 2018

En route to Leesburg Executive around 1:00 a.m. inside Dulles Class Bravo, I heard a controller ask a United flight, United XXX your choice 19R or 19C.The pilot came back with 19C and once cleared for the visual he responded, Cleared for visual. 19C United XXX. Over to tower, nighty-night dont let the bed bugs bite!

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  • The article presents a collection of humorous anecdotes and witty exchanges between pilots and air traffic controllers.
  • It showcases lighthearted moments and unusual situations encountered during flights and at various airports.
  • From funny sign-offs and creative speed requests to unexpected aircraft identifications, these stories highlight the human element and humor in aviation communication.
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En route to Leesburg Executive around 1:00 a.m. inside Dulles Class Bravo, I heard a controller ask a United flight, “United XXX your choice 19R or 19C.”

The pilot came back with 19C and once cleared for the visual he responded, “Cleared for visual. 19C United XXX. Over to tower, nighty-night don’t let the bed bugs bite!”

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