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Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot experienced an unusually quiet air traffic control frequency during a flight.
  • Upon inquiry, the Air Traffic Controller (Center) confirmed they were still present but noted the low activity.
  • The controller humorously expressed a desire to go home due to the quiet conditions but was unable to leave.
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On a recent flight from San Antonio to Fort Stockton the center frequency got very quiet.

Me: “Center you still there?”

Center (after a few seconds): “Yeah, it’s slow but they won’t let me go home”


Jack Ogle

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