A pilot recently got a little distracted when calling in over Illinois:
Chicago Center:
“56Y, please say destination.”
56Y:
“That’s Mike Gulf Whiskey, ma’am.”
wingman:
“I think he meant to say ‘Mike Gulf Yankee.'”
Chicago Center:
“Is that correct, 56Y?”
56Y:
“Yes, ma’am. Sorry. I was thirsty.”
Karl Hipp
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