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Key Takeaways:

  • ATC humorously clears United 202 direct to St. Louis instead of the requested Winslow, Arizona.
  • Another pilot, United 18, overhears and comically requests "direct - uh - er - anywhere" hoping for a similar fortuitous clearance.
  • ATC plays along, responding to United 18 that they can "expect further clearance in 40 miles to direct Ah Anywhere."
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Overheard in IFR Magazine's 'On the Air' Section
Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air”

Over Southern California, United 202 requested direct to Winslow, Arizona from Southern California. Instead, Center gave him this:

Center:
“United 202, I’ve cleared direct St. Louis.”

United 202:
“Direct St. Louis. Thanks.”

United 18 (foreseeing good fortune):
“Center, United 18. Request direct – uh – er – anywhere.”

Center:
“United 18, expect further clearance in 40 miles to direct Ah Anywhere.”

Harry W. Lerch
via e-mail

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