Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot, experiencing severe turbulence out of Newark, initially described the flight conditions as "crap."
  • The pilot quickly apologized for the unprofessional language and rephrased it as "unsatisfactory."
  • Air traffic control humorously affirmed that the pilot's initial, more candid description was acceptable.
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Overheard during a very, very rough ride out of Newark last week:

Center:
“Airliner 123, how is your ride?”

Airliner 123:
“The rides are crap.”

[momentary pause]

Airliner 123:
“I’m sorry. That was unprofessional of me. The rides are unsatisfactory.”

Center:
“Your first description was acceptable.”


Rob Nabieszko
via e-mail

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