Originally Posted by
squib
Yep. 90% of pilots are indeed tools. ATC asks a question. Don't respond with another question. Don't say "checking in" or "with you" and don't hover your hand on the flap lever. If you disagree, you are probably the guy people don't like flying with.
Thank you. Well said! Company XYZ said that on the radio and it sounded so cool. I think I'll say it. Some may not care about the words but the controller who has to hear this crap day in and day out certainly cares! Why don't we hear this BS in other parts of the world? Oh yeah, it's because they have this thing called maturity!!