Short Final: Jackpot

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot detected an unusual sound, described as a "jackpot" noise, on the guard frequency (121.5) while flying out of Henderson, Nevada.
  • Reporting the transmission to Las Vegas Departure led to a humorous exchange, with ATC acknowledging the sound and wishing they were the ones hitting a jackpot.
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After dropping off our Angel Flight West passenger we were climbing out of Henderson, Nevada. On the guard frequency (121.5) we heard a sound not heard before. We reported the transmission to Las Vegas Departure. The exchange went this way:

Departure: “Does it sound like someone is playing a video game?”

Me: “Actually, more like someone hit the jackpot.”

Departure: “Sigh, wish it were me.”

Stephen Bobko‑Hillenaar
Alpine, WY

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