On The Air: June 2018

I was flying from Jacksonville, North Carolina to College Park, Maryland on an IFR flight plan to go to a Redskins game. It was a CAVU day. The following exchange took place somewhere southeast of Richmond:Washington Center: Skyhawk 68E, traffic two oclock, 10 miles, westbound, 500 feet above.Skyhawk 68E: Negative contact, but Im looking.Washington Center: Piper 123, traffic 10 oclock, 10 miles, northbound, 500 feet below. Piper 123: Negative contact, but were looking too.A few minutes pass.

Key Takeaways:

• The article presents several humorous and personalized exchanges between pilots and air traffic controllers (ATC).
• ATC personnel demonstrate flexibility, resourcefulness, and a supportive attitude in assisting pilots with various operational challenges.
• The anecdotes collectively illustrate a collaborative and sometimes jocular partnership between pilots and air traffic control.

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