Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot mistakenly reported the incorrect call sign (795 instead of 725) during initial contact with air traffic control.
  • The air traffic controller promptly identified the potential discrepancy and sought clarification from the pilot.
  • The interaction concluded with both the pilot and controller acknowledging the common nature of such call sign errors in a humorous and understanding manner.
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Overheard while flying through the New York Class B airspace:

Pilot: Departure ABC 795 off 14L climbing to 5000′.

Controller: Is this 725 or 795?

Pilot: What did I say?

Controller: 795.

Pilot: Oh sorry, I guess this is 725.

Controller: Don’t worry about it, I mix up call signs all day.

Pilot: Yeah, but I only have one call sign to screw up.


Ed Abrams

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