Recently, on flight following above Santa Barbara on a beautifully clear afternoon, approach was uncomfortably quiet. After several minutes of silence I called:
Mooney 1234:
“Approach, Mooney 1234. Is there anybody there to talk to?”
Approach:
“Mooney 1234, say request.”
Mooney 1234:
“Just checking to see if it really is this quiet.”
Approach:
“Yes, it really is.”
[Pause.]
Approach:
“Mooney 1234, contact L.A. Center on 135.5. You’ll find somebody to talk to there.”
I took the hint.
Mooney 1234:
“135.5. Thanks.”
Ron Shave
