On The Air: November 2015

I file IFR in the Los Angeles Basin because it makes things easier transitioning the complicated airspace. Usually, ATC likes to leave you high over the Ontario traffic and then slam dunk you into Santa Ana.

Editorial Staff

Friday, November 06, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article presents several humorous anecdotes from pilots, often involving witty radio exchanges with air traffic control or other aircraft, such as a Cirrus being faster than a 737.
Pilots also share funny self-deprecating moments or clever interactions, like a small plane pilot jokingly issuing a wake turbulence warning to a regional jet.
The collection includes instances of aviation-related humor stemming from unique navigation fix names (e.g., DAFFI, DUCKA, DOLLA) and amusing misunderstandings or observations from non-pilots regarding flying or aviation terminology.

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One evening, while returning from Lake Havasu to Santa Ana, ATC gave me the usual late descent. The air was smooth, so I just nosed it over and came down like a rock to intercept the ILS. The final controller and I had the following exchange: