Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot reported an impossible heading of 370 degrees to Air Traffic Control (ATC) over eastern Kentucky.
  • ATC expressed surprise at the reported heading, as it exceeds the standard 360-degree compass.
  • Despite the unusual report, ATC instructed the pilot to continue their current heading, indicating a practical resolution to a potential communication error or misstatement.
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I heard the following a few days ago over eastern Kentucky:

Flagship 123:
“Indy Center, Flagship 123 climbing through 12,000.”

Indy Center:
“Flagship 123, roger. What was your assigned heading?”

Flagship 123:
“370.”

Indy Center:
“370?!”

Flagship 123:
“370.”

Indy Center:
“O.K. Continue present heading.”


Dennis Mahan
via e-mail

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