It was the wee hours of the morning, and the center’s frequency had been dead silent for quite a while. Finally, a pilot just had to check.
Pilot:
“Uh, Albuquerque – anybody home?”
Controller:
“Nope. We’re all at work.”
Art Friedman
Short Final
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot humorously inquires if anyone is "home" after a prolonged period of silence on the air traffic control frequency.
- The air traffic controller responds with a sarcastic retort, confirming their presence by stating, "Nope. We're all at work."
- The brief exchange captures a lighthearted, witty interaction between air traffic control and a pilot during the quiet hours.
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