My wife and I went out to a morning FAA safety seminar on Long Island. One gentleman in the audience said, “For flying, I love foreplay.”
My wife looked at me and asked, “Is he talking about the mile-high club?”
On the Air May 2023
Key Takeaways:
- Aviation terminology can lead to humorous misunderstandings, as seen with "foreplay" and "ForeFlight" at a safety seminar.
- Even with clear instructions, minor miscommunications can occur in ATC, requiring pilots to adapt while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- ATC controllers and pilots share a common culture, sometimes engaging in humor, such as a controller's joke about a bridge's name, which resonates with other pilots.
- Pilots find aviation-specific references relatable and amusing, even in unexpected places like a rental car's speedometer labeled "GROUND SPEED."
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