Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot, flying Centurion 7RR from TRK to RHV, found another aircraft, Bonanza 5JJ, on the same center frequency.
  • The pilot was tempted to make a humorous request to air traffic control to "connect" with 5JJ.
  • Ultimately, the pilot decided against making the request to avoid potential misunderstandings or "starting a feud."
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En route from TRK to RHV recently in Centurion 7RR, I found myself on the same center frequency as Bonanza — 5JJ!

I was really tempted to tell center:
“7 Romeo Romeo would like to connect with 5 Juliet Juliet.”

But I didn’t want to start a feud, so I bit my tongue and said nothing.


Rick Tavan

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