Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • An air traffic controller (ATC) provides standard flight instructions, including a squawk code of 0007, to a pilot.
  • The pilot humorously responds by acknowledging the flight instructions but jokingly stating a "licensed to kill" squawk.
  • The ATC controller engages in the banter, linking the pilot's playful comment to James Bond.
  • The pilot, named Dave, concludes the lighthearted exchange by confirming the correct squawk code (0007), acknowledging he is not James Bond.
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ATC: Squawk 0007 maintain 4500 direct to XXXX

Me: Maintain 4500 direct XXXX, squawk licensed to kill

ATC: Only if your name is Bond, James Bond

Me: Since my name is Dave I guess I will just squawk 0007


Dave Gagliardi

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