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On The Air: January 2010

Heard on the Glendale, Ariz., Tower frequency one Saturday morning:Cessna 21KL: Glendale Tower, Cessna Two One Kilo Lima, over I-10. I have information Juliet.Glendale Tower: Cessna Two One Kilo Lima, I-10 runs all the way from California to Florida. Could you be a little more specific?

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Heard on the Glendale, Ariz., Tower frequency one Saturday morning:

Cessna 21KL: “Glendale Tower, Cessna Two One Kilo Lima, over I-10. I have information Juliet.”

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