Overheard on a busy Atlanta approach this evening. A Cessna was attempting to get VFR flight following and had been waiting several minutes to get a response from approach:
Grumpy Cessna 12345:
“Atlanta Approach, how long do you think it will be until I can get flight following? It’s been over 10 minutes now.”
ATL Approach:
“Cessna 12345, say location.”
Grumpy Cessna 12345:
“Umm, ah, I am near – an airport – 20 miles south of – of – somewhere. Oh, hell – hang on a second – “
Atlanta approach quickly moved on to the next aircraft. It was a busy evening; even my tail number got jumbled at least five times.
Aaron
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