Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot contacted air traffic control (center).
  • The center's response was delayed.
  • The controller indicated they were experiencing slow systems.
  • The controller mentioned they were unable to leave work despite the issue.
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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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