Classic On The Air: November 2012

Reminiscing on my time at IFR had me looking over old OTAs. I cant share all the good ones, but here are a few from 2009 and earlier.

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Key Takeaways:

The article compiles several humorous radio exchanges between pilots and air traffic controllers.
These anecdotes showcase the quick wit and playful banter often heard in aviation communication.
The interactions highlight how both pilots and controllers can inject levity into their professional duties.

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I worked a route between Manchester, N.H., and Boston Logan. We flew eight-seat Navajos and 19-seat Twin Otters. This is from my copilot.
Precision 72: “Boston Approach, this is Precision Seventy-Two, 40 miles north with Alpha landing Logan.”
Boston Approach: “Squawk four three five three. Are you a Navajo today?”
Precision 72: “No, I am a white, Anglo-Saxon, Protestent male. If I was a Navajo, I’d have a real airline job by now!”

Jeff Helmericks
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