Short Final: School Days

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, January 07, 2025 at 08:22 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A pilot reported experiencing significant turbulence at a higher altitude, prompting a descent for a smoother ride.
When queried by Air Traffic Control about the conditions at the original altitude, the pilot offered a memorable and humorous response.
The pilot likened the rough flight conditions to their "Third Grade," providing a notable and witty "one-liner" on the frequency.

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From IFR Magazine reader Rick Sanders

I heard this pilot report recently over the plains when turbulence was affecting everyone in the sector. A flight descended to a lower altitude to find a better ride, and ATC asked how the ride was at the original altitude.

“The ride up there was as rough as Third Grade was for me.” [One of the better one-liners I’ve heard on the frequency lately.]