Eager Flyer…
A student pilot was on a cross country solo flight to Santa Barbara. Eager to fly “heavy metal” he contacts approach at 5,500 feet for flight following…
N12345: …approach, Cessna 12345 checking in at flight level 550.
Approach (after a long pause): Roger, Cessna 12345 … you can contact NASA at 368.2 for further advisories!
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- A student pilot on a solo flight incorrectly reported his altitude as "flight level 550" instead of 5,500 feet.
- The pilot's misuse of "flight level" terminology for a low altitude demonstrated a common misunderstanding in aviation communication.
- Air Traffic Control responded humorously by suggesting the pilot contact NASA, highlighting the significant error and the impossible altitude reported for a Cessna.
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