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Key Takeaways:

  • An air traffic controller made a minor error by forgetting a town's name while issuing a clearance to a departing pilot.
  • The controller humorously asked everyone on the frequency to pretend they didn't hear the mistake, which was acknowledged by the pilot and another party, showcasing a lighthearted moment of cooperation.
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The sound of cooperation.

Departing out of Edmonton AB, CYXD, Friday 27 Sept 06 I was talking to departure and after getting north a way…

City Center: Grumman RGG, I see you over [pause] I forgot the name of the town.

RGG: Morinville

City center: Right. Cleared enroute, radar service is terminated.

City Center: Everybody on frequency pretend they didn’t hear that.

Unknown: Roger

RGG: Wilco.

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