Years ago, I was a 727 first officer and was flying with Captain Chester Hector. We were eventually going to cross an intersection called Hector.
I couldn’t resist. I got on the radio and asked:
“This is United 123. Captain Chester Hector requests a vector direct to Hector.”
Of course, the controller came right back and said:
“Roger dodger. Chester Hector is cleared direct to Hector.”
37 Years with the airline, and only once have I ever had that coincidence. It was a memorable moment for me at least.
Bob Morrow
