On The Air: November 2017

While traveling into Valdez, Alaska for the annual fly-in and STOL competition, a couple of planes were trying to hurry in before the airspace closed for aerobatic practice. A couple minutes after tower gave best forward speed instructions to a Lake amphibian (not known for great forward speed), the following exchange was heard:

Editorial Staff

Sunday, October 08, 2017 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article presents several humorous real-life anecdotes illustrating radio communications between pilots and air traffic controllers.
Stories highlight a range of interactions, from playful banter and clever wordplay to moments of pilot error, confusion, and controller exasperation.
Collectively, the incidents showcase the human element, wit, and occasional challenges inherent in aviation communication in various flight scenarios.

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While traveling into Valdez, Alaska for the annual fly-in and STOL competition, a couple of planes were trying to hurry in before the airspace closed for aerobatic practice. A couple minutes after tower gave “best forward speed” instructions to a Lake amphibian (not known for great forward speed), the following exchange was heard:

Tower: “Lake 123 you’re doing great, just keep pedaling harder.”