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:
- The FAA conducted flight checks for new GPS approaches at Houma, LA (KHUM).
- During the flight check, a waypoint was encountered with the unusual name "JOBUP."
- This unusual waypoint name sparked a humorous comment from another aircraft, questioning if names were now being chosen like children's names.
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