Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A Denver Center controller initially shows impatience by repeatedly calling a pilot.
  • The controller apologizes, leading the pilot to humorously compare the situation to interactions with his wife.
  • The controller responds with a witty comeback, playfully shifting the blame back to the pilot.
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Overheard on Denver Center:

Denver Center (female voice) :
“Jetlink 1234, Denver Center.”

[A moment later.]

Denver Center:
“Jetlink 1234, Denver Center -“

Jetlink 1234 (male voice) :
“Denver Center, Jetlink 1234 checking in at 240.”

Denver Center:
“Sorry. Guess I was just being impatient.”

Jetlink 1234:
“My wife does that to me, too.”

Denver Center:
“Well, then, it must be you.”


Paul Memrick
via e-mail

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