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- An air traffic controller used a historical reference ("The War of 1812") to clarify a radio frequency (118.12) to a pilot.
- The exchange highlights the importance of unambiguous communication in aviation, even resorting to creative methods for clarity.
- It showcases a moment of human ingenuity and humor within the highly structured environment of air traffic control.
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