Heard somewhere over Kansas:
Center: “American 745, contact Kansas City on 118.12.”
American 745: “Was that eighteen twelve for American 745?”
Center: “American 745, yes, eighteen twelve, as in ‘The War Of.’”
Elliott Cox
Clover, South Carolina
Short Final: 1812
Key Takeaways:
- An air traffic controller directed American 745 to contact Kansas City on a new frequency, 118.12.
- The pilot, American 745, sought clarification on the numerical part of the frequency.
- The controller confirmed the frequency as "eighteen twelve" and used a historical event, "The War Of 1812," as a memorable reference to ensure clarity.
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