more ATC recollections to add
Number 1
On a crystal clear beautiful blue fall day in the 90’s, Kansas City Center queried a Aero Commander freighter as to being R-Nav equipped. The Commander pilot replied “negative but we are vector equipped”. Center then issued a heading and said when receiving xxx VOR proceed direct.
And another
This past spring, ground control at Washington Dulles had aircraft backed in a line 15 to 20 aircraft long for departure. When asked by a commuter pilot for the reason for the delay, the controller stated in a stern tone on ground frequency “We got into a P***ing contest with Potomac approach and approach won. Everybody expect indefinite delays”. After this transmission, there were no more questions asked.
Last edited by cub pilot; 05-16-2006 at 06:18 AM.