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Key Takeaways:

  • A bizjet pilot flying over Wichita expressed surprise at the high number of airports in the area.
  • Wichita Air Traffic Control responded by reminding the pilot that Wichita is known as the "Air Capitol."
  • The pilot's unawareness of Wichita's prominent aviation reputation led to a "facepalm" reaction from a co-pilot.
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Maybe this is only funny to those of us who live here, but here it is anyway. The other day, I was buzzing around over the east side of Wichita when I heard this:

Wichita Approach:
“Bizjet 123, maintain 3,500. Departing traffic from Jabara and Beech Field.”

Bizjet 123:
“3,500 for 123. You guys sure have a lot of airports around here!”

Wichita Approach:
“Well, Wichita is known as the Air Capitol.”

Bizjet 123:
“Really? I didn’t realize that!”

My Co-Pilot:
facepalm


John “Dizzy” Phunt
via e-mail

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