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On the Air—March 2024

“What are you doing in Atlanta Class B without authorization?”

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article presents a collection of humorous and unusual radio exchanges between pilots and Air Traffic Control (ATC).
  • Anecdotes include witty ATC instructions, baffling traffic reports, and playful interactions between aircraft.
  • One story highlights a pilot being "busted" by ATC for entering Class B airspace without prior clearance.
  • The compilation generally showcases the unexpected and often lighthearted moments encountered in aviation communications.
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On the same day I heard these two baffling one-liner traffic calls:

“Sullivan Traffic, Cirrus aborting the takeoff and departing to the northwest…”

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