Back in the 70’s I was in the pattern at Palamar Airport, along with several other aircraft. One fellow was having issues with his radio.
Tower:“N1234 turn off your radio.”
After several long seconds.
Tower: “OK turn it back on”
John Heiser
Short Final
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot's radio malfunctioned at Palomar Airport in the 1970s.
- Air traffic control instructed the pilot to turn off their radio.
- After a pause, the controller told the pilot to turn the radio back on.
- This anecdote is attributed to John Heiser.
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