New York TRACON never fails to amuse with their quick comebacks. I was flying out of JFK one day and heard the following:
NY TRACON: “Citation 62X, contact NY center on 128.3.”
May 2016
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Key Takeaways:
- The anecdotes showcase humorous and witty exchanges between pilots and air traffic control, often involving clever comebacks from ATC or lighthearted remarks from pilots.
- Pilots share moments of levity, like referencing pop culture when in clouds or posing comical questions to ATC about wildlife knowing flight rules.
- Notable incidents include a student pilot's impressive multi-report during an afterburner climb, demonstrating exceptional aircraft performance.
- The collection also features amusing mistakes, such as a Southwest pilot mistakenly delivering a passenger apology over the air traffic control frequency.
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