On The Air: August 2013

Its not uncommon for an airline pilot to mistakenly make a PA announcement on the radio. When that happens, other pilots waste no time mocking the error. After an airliners lengthy passenger announcement over guard:Well done!Hey, wait, whats for dinner!?Honey Badger dont care! Rune DukeFort Rucker, Alabama…

Editorial Staff

Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Aviation radio communications are frequently enlivened by humor and witty banter between pilots and air traffic controllers, often in response to errors, common flight conditions, or routine requests.
Controllers sometimes inject pop culture references or playful instructions into clearances, demonstrating a relaxed camaraderie within the aviation community.
Language barriers can lead to comical misunderstandings in radio exchanges, particularly in areas with international flight training.

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It’s not uncommon for an airline pilot to mistakenly make a PA announcement on the radio. When that happens, other pilots waste no time mocking the error. After an airliner’s lengthy passenger announcement over guard:
“Well done!”
“Hey, wait, what’s for dinner!?”
“Honey Badger don’t care!”

Rune Duke
Fort Rucker, Alabama