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Key Takeaways:

  • An air traffic controller reminded a GA pilot about local noise regulations before takeoff.
  • The pilot humorously responded that he would "only be using one engine."
  • This witty reply played on the fact that his single-engine aircraft naturally operates with just one engine.
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Whilst flying back from Belfast to Blackpool in the U.K. several years ago, I heard a GA pilot behind me cleared for take-off by the tower. The tower then reminded him of the local noise regulations. The pilot replied that he understood and added helpfully that he would only be using one engine in this instance.

Allan Denham
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Editorial Staff

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