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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Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 12:00 AM ET

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The article presents a collection of humorous and memorable "Overheard on the Radio" anecdotes from pilots and air traffic controllers.
These stories showcase witty banter, unexpected remarks, and unique personalities encountered during flight operations.
They cover a range of aviation scenarios, from runway assignments and speed adjustments to traffic alerts and personal observations.

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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!”