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Short Final

Editorial Staff

Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

An air traffic controller alerted a Cessna pilot to an HH-60 helicopter, which the pilot eventually spotted and took action to avoid.
The exchange highlighted the difficulty of visually acquiring other aircraft, leading the ATC to humorously suggest painting all aircraft blaze orange for improved visibility, a sentiment echoed by the pilot's instructor.

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ATC: Cessna XXXX, traffic is going to be an HH-60 departing to the North at 1,700.

Me: Roger, we are looking for the traffic now.

Pause:

Me: Tower, we have the traffic in sight and we are turning to avoid.

ATC: If I were in charge, I would paint all aircraft blaze orange.

My instructor: Sounds good to me!!

Jarrett Moss

Editorial Staff