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:
- Pilots and air traffic controllers frequently engage in humorous radio exchanges, showcasing quick wit and unexpected comebacks.
- Situations range from pilots using clever pop culture references or questioning wildlife flight rules, to ATC humorously correcting pilot mistakes or providing memorable fix name mnemonics.
- Memorable moments include a student pilot making a rapid-fire climb report in a T-38, and a Southwest Airlines captain accidentally broadcasting a passenger apology speech to air traffic control.
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