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Key Takeaways:

  • A United Airlines pilot reported experiencing turbulence at 3600 feet to Jacksonville Air Traffic Control (Jax Center).
  • The pilot asked Jax Center for a smoother ride.
  • Jax Center jokingly suggested I-95 (a major highway).
  • The exchange ended with laughter and the suggestion that the pilot let ATC know when they spotted asphalt.
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While flying from the northeast to south Florida last week it was bumpy at all altitudes and everyone was trying to find a better ride. I overheard this conversation with ATC.

United XYZ: Jax Center, were getting a rough ride here at 360. Do you have anything smoother?

Jax Center: Yes, I-95

United XYZ (after much laughter): “Can we have that?”

Jax Center: Sure, let me know when you see asphalt.


Frank McKee

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