On The Air: October 2012

The ride over Pennsylvania was smooth and generally clear on a recent flight up to New York, but there were intermittent clouds and bumps at 7000:Piper 28D: Allentown Approach, Piper Two Eight Delta, request.Allentown Approach: Go ahead.Piper 28D: We are about to enter a cloud layer at 7000. Is 5000 available? Ive got my 90-year-old dad with me and Id like him to have a smooth ride.Approach: Both of you can go down to 5000. …

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Aviation radio communications frequently feature humorous and personal exchanges between pilots and air traffic control.
The anecdotes showcase pilots making unusual requests, informal remarks, or experiencing unexpected situations, highlighting the human element and lighter side of flying.

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The ride over Pennsylvania was smooth and generally clear on a recent flight up to New York, but there were intermittent clouds and bumps at 7000:
Piper 28D: “Allentown Approach, Piper Two Eight Delta, request.”
Allentown Approach: “Go ahead.”
Piper 28D: “We are about to enter a cloud layer at 7000. Is 5000 available? I’ve got my 90-year-old dad with me and I’d like him to have a smooth ride.”
Approach: “Both of you can go down to 5000.”

Gabe Buntzman
Bowling Green, Ky.