Short Final: Dress Code

Monday, July 26, 2021 at 10:37 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A pilot and air traffic control (ATC) engaged in a humorous exchange when the pilot canceled flight following.
The pilot joked that the reason for canceling was the controller's "terrible pants."
The controller played along, comparing the pilot's comment to his wife's remarks before approving the frequency change.

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I recently heard the following on the air.

N1234: “Wilkes‑Barre approach, November 1234 is canceling flight following.”

Wilkes‑Barre Approach: “Was it something I said?”

N1234: “No. It’s what you’re wearing. Those pants are terrible!”

Wilkes‑Barre Approach: “Now you just sound like my wife. Squawk 1200. Frequency change approved.”

Ben Younger

Narrowsburg, NY