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Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A disgruntled female pilot engaged in a humorous exchange with an air traffic controller during a flight.
  • The controller lightened the mood by contrasting her "nice view" with his "dark room looking at guys."
  • The pilot's witty and relatable reply, "It's not much better up here, sir," caused the author and co-pilot to burst out laughing.
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While ferrying an airplane from Michigan to Florida, we heard a friendly exchange between a male controller and a female pilot. The pilot was not having a great day and was not too happy about flying.

Controller:
“At least you have a nice view. I’m stuck in a dark room just looking at guys.”

Pilot:
“It’s not much better up here, sir.”

My female pilot and I both burst out laughing.


Stephen Ritter
via e-mail

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