Short Final: Awfully Quiet

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Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot checked in with SOCAL Approach after a prolonged period of radio silence, inquiring if the frequency was still active due to the unusual quietness.
  • The Air Traffic Controller humorously responded that while the silence felt "awfully quiet" to the pilot, it was a "nice and quiet" and welcome break for them.
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Heard on So-Cal after a long period of silence:

Cessna 234: “SOCAL Approach, Cessna Two Three Four.”

SOCAL Approach: “Go ahead Two Three Four.”

Cessna 234: “Just thought I’d check in to see if we’re still on the air. It’s been awfully quiet.”

Approach: “Yeah, we’re still alive. Actually, it’s one of those relative things; it’s been awfully quiet to you but it’s been nice and quiet to us.”

Steve Brown

Mentone, Calif.

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