On the Air: December 2016

I periodically fly down to Wings Field in eastern Pennsylvania from my home base in Concord, NH. The direct route takes me through the western portion of New Yorks Class B airspace. I always use flight following for these VFR flights. One time when I was handed off to the controller handling the Newark arrivals this conversation transpired:

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The anecdotes highlight humorous and memorable interactions that frequently occur between pilots and air traffic controllers, often stemming from unique aircraft or unexpected situations.
The stories reveal common communication challenges in aviation, including reception issues, navigational errors, and misunderstandings of technical jargon, sometimes involving passengers.
Collectively, the submissions showcase the diverse human experiences in flying, encompassing both the lighter moments and the occasional difficulties encountered by pilots and controllers.

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I periodically fly down to Wings Field in eastern Pennsylvania from my home base in Concord, NH. The direct route takes me through the western portion of New York’s Class B airspace. I always use flight following for these VFR flights. One time when I was handed off to the controller handling the Newark arrivals this conversation transpired:

Me: “New York Approach, November 862 Alpha Charlie checking in at 4500.”