Originally Posted by ForeverFO (Post 1237893)

FNG here. I registered mainly for this epic thread. TY all who have contributed to help properly define toolishness in today's modern aviation. And to help recognize my own toolish tendencies.

I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.

Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.

MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.

It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.

I feel better now...

Originally Posted by ForeverFO (Post 1237893)

FNG here. I registered mainly for this epic thread. TY all who have contributed to help properly define toolishness in today's modern aviation. And to help recognize my own toolish tendencies.

I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.

Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.

MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.

It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.

I feel better now...

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1237905)

I'm an "hasta luego" man myself. :)


...or hasta banana.

And I appreciate the suggestion on US ATC, fare thee well and Go with God are going to get used next week.

Originally Posted by ForeverFO (Post 1237893)

FNG here. I registered mainly for this epic thread. TY all who have contributed to help properly define toolishness in today's modern aviation. And to help recognize my own toolish tendencies.

I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.

Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.

MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.

It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.

I feel better now...

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1237905)

And I appreciate the suggestion on US ATC, fare thee well and Go with God are going to get used next week.

Originally Posted by RJtrashPilot (Post 1237910)

Gringo pilots can't say Meridia, just like Mexican pilots can't say Jacksonville Center. It's not "Yaksonbil".

;)

Originally Posted by ForeverFO (Post 1237919)

Busted! "Meridia" is a common mispronunciation. Probably a typo, right? ;)

It's like calling Miami, "Meeamia" or something.

Originally Posted by ForeverFO (Post 1237893)

FNG here. I registered mainly for this epic thread. TY all who have contributed to help properly define toolishness in today's modern aviation. And to help recognize my own toolish tendencies.

I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.

Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.

MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.

It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.

I feel better now...

Originally Posted by ForeverFO (Post 1237919)

Busted! "Meridia" is a common mispronunciation. Probably a typo, right? ;)

It's like calling Miami, "Meeamia" or something.

Originally Posted by ForeverFO (Post 1237919)

Busted! "Meridia" is a common mispronunciation. Probably a typo, right? ;)

It's like calling Miami, "Meeamia" or something.