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 several humorous and memorable anecdotes from pilots, showcasing witty exchanges with Air Traffic Control (ATC), unexpected official remarks like "MAGIC REINDEER DUST" in a METAR, and creatively themed navigation waypoints.
- It highlights various pilot-ATC interactions, from pilots being praised and rewarded for making good flight decisions to navigating miscommunications and observing the challenges of managing busy airspace.
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