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Key Takeaways:

  • An air traffic control (ATC) exchange near Chicago involved Chicago Center, Southwest 2413, and a Beech 722 (Bonanza F33A).
  • Southwest 2413 requested identification of nearby traffic, which was revealed to be a Bonanza F33A.
  • The exchange concluded with a humorous and sarcastic remark from a Southwest pilot about the Bonanza's perceived cost.
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Overheard in IFR Magazine's 'On the Air' Section
Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air”

Heard one day near Chicago:

Chicago Center: Southwest Two Four One Three, traffic at your nine oclock, three miles.

Southwest 2413: What kind of a plane is that?

Center: Beech Seven Two Two, what type plane are you flying?

Beech 722: Bonanza F33A.

Center: Southwest did you copy?

Southwest 2413 [other pilots voice]: I dont know why he wants to know – he cant afford it.

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