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Key Takeaways:

  • A JetBlue pilot queried JFK Tower regarding speed compatibility with a preceding aircraft.
  • JFK Tower responded humorously with a "warp factor 6" reference, illustrating a lighthearted moment in air traffic control communication.
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Heard recently one morning on JFK tower frequency.

JetBlue: Tower, is our speed compatible with the aircraft ahead of us?

Tower: As long as you don’t go to warp factor 6, you should be fine.


Marty Twersky

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