Years ago, new GPS approaches were commissioned at Houma, LA (KHUM) and the FAA King Air was flight checking them.
Tower: “Report JOBUP”
King Air after delay: “JOBUP”
Another aircraft: “Are you guys naming these after your kids, now?”
Bob Dingley
Short Final
Key Takeaways:
- New GPS approaches were being flight-checked at Houma, LA (KHUM) by an FAA King Air.
- During the flight check, a specific waypoint named "JOBUP" was reported.
- The unusual name of the waypoint prompted a humorous remark from another aircraft on the frequency.
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