Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A Pilatus aircraft reported flying at 25,000 feet with an outside air temperature of -24 degrees Celsius.
  • Jacksonville Centre responded with a humorous suggestion to avoid rolling down the windows.
  • The pilot initially missed the humor, prompting the controller to clarify it was an attempt at a joke.
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On a recent flight north of Florida, a Pilatus checked in with Jacksonville Centre:

Pilatus:
“Jack Centre, Pilatus N1234. FL 250, smooth ride, outside air temp -24 degrees Celsius.”

Jacksonville Centre:
“Pilatus N1234, Jacksonville Centre. Roger. Recommend not rolling down your windows.”

Pilatus (after a short pause):
“Say again for N1234.”

Centre:
“It was an attempt at a joke.”


Alan Plaunt
via e-mail

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