During 1978 while working ground control, a C-152 from a neighboring airport’s flight school was getting ready to depart. Prior to engine start the pilot called the tower and was informed, “Clearance on request, contact ATIS prior to taxi.” The instruction prompted the following response…
Pilot: Cessna 1234 ready to taxi and we contacted Patrick ATIS … but … uh … we couldn’t get a word in edgewise.
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- In 1978, a C-152 pilot was instructed by ground control to contact ATIS before taxiing for departure.
- The pilot humorously misinterpreted the automated ATIS broadcast, reporting back that they "couldn't get a word in edgewise" with it.
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