One day when flying from Iqaluit, Canada (CYFB) to Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan (KANJ) at Flight Level 360 we heard the following exchange on Guard, 121.5:
“Bonjour Montreal, C1243, Flight Level 290.”
On the Air: January 2023
Key Takeaways:
- The article compiles several humorous anecdotes from aviation radio communications, showcasing witty banter and memorable exchanges between pilots and air traffic controllers.
- It features unusual situations, such as a jet being instructed to perform a 360-degree turn to avoid overtaking a much slower Cessna by 80 knots.
- Other highlights include pilots playfully correcting each other on emergency frequencies, a controller humorously telling an airliner it was "descending up," and a pilot directly questioning a controller's visibility.
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