Short Final: Awfully Quiet

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Cessna 234 pilot contacted SoCal Approach after a period of silence.
  • The pilot's purpose was to confirm if radio communications were still operational.
  • SoCal Approach confirmed they were still receiving transmissions.
  • The exchange highlighted the subjective nature of "quiet" in radio communications.
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Heard on So-Cal after a long period of silence:

Cessna 234: “SOCAL Approach, Cessna Two Three Four.”

SOCAL Approach: “Go ahead Two Three Four.”

Cessna 234: “Just thought I’d check in to see if we’re still on the air. It’s been awfully quiet.”

Approach: “Yeah, we’re still alive. Actually, it’s one of those relative things; it’s been awfully quiet to you but it’s been nice and quiet to us.”

Steve Brown

Mentone, Calif.

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