On The Air: June 2013

A few years ago while flying toward Boise, Idaho on V113, I heard the following: Centurion XYZ: Boise Approach, Centurion XYZ, 70 DME south of Boise on the 170 radial at 15,000, landing Boise. Boise Approach: Centurion XYZ, you are in the middle of the Owyhee MOA. The Idaho Air National Guard is having gunnery practice today. Say intentions. Centurion XYZ: Boise Approach, Centurion XYZ, can you give me a vector for the quickest way…

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

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Key Takeaways:

The anecdotes highlight the human element in aviation, showcasing a range of humorous, witty, and occasionally stern interactions between pilots and Air Traffic Control.
Situations described include pilots accidentally entering restricted airspace, making minor communication errors, or engaging in lighthearted banter with controllers.
ATC controllers are depicted as professional, offering guidance, exercising patience, and sometimes injecting humor or firm corrections into their communications to maintain safety and adherence to protocols.

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A few years ago while flying toward Boise, Idaho on V113, I heard the following:
Centurion XYZ: “Boise Approach, Centurion XYZ, 70 DME south of Boise on the 170 radial at 15,000, landing Boise.”
Boise Approach: “Centurion XYZ, you are in the middle of the Owyhee MOA. The Idaho Air National Guard is having gunnery practice today. Say intentions.”
Centurion XYZ: “Boise Approach, Centurion XYZ, can you give me a vector for the quickest way out of here?”
A vector and altitude change were given and promptly acknowledged, ending with a “Thank you.”

Harry Wander
Nevada City, California