The weather uplink near my destination impersonated the epicenter of a measles outbreak. Corpuscles of green, yellow and red advanced from the southeast, and were popping up north and west. I wanted to avoid the infection.
On the Air: December 2015
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Key Takeaways:
- The article compiles humorous anecdotes from pilots, highlighting witty exchanges and unexpected situations encountered during flights and interactions with Air Traffic Control (ATC).
- It showcases instances of pilots making good decisions, like diverting from bad weather, which are sometimes humorously acknowledged or rewarded by ATC.
- The collection also points out the lighter side of aviation, featuring creative and musically-themed waypoint names at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (KIAH) and a humorous seasonal METAR remark about "MAGIC REINDEER DUST."
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