Originally Posted by
2StgTurbine
Unfortunately not. I'm part of a pilot group on Facebook and about once a month someone explains how they asked for a different code because ATC assigned them one with 666.
While I think the idea of a superstitious pilot is laughable, the posts usually have dozens of comments from other pilots saying they do the same thing. Makes me wonder if the accept a clearances to 13,000 feet.
I have regularly asked for a 666 call sign when I am mad at my company. Also asked for 420. Got a good laugh out of that one every time I checked in. Told the controller when asked about the unusual call sign that the company was always looking for new ways to generate income. I am based in a state that is 420 “friendly”.
Yes I am happily a TOTD.