While coming into Grand Forks on a rather slow day, I was awaiting the freq change to tower…
Me: Approach N*** looking for tower.
Them: N*** 12 o’clock, 11 miles. It’s the tall one.
(pause)
Them: (laughing) N*** squawk VFR contact tower eighteen four have a good day.
(…Maybe they could see my expression through the radio.)
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot requesting a tower frequency change from Approach control was humorously given a visual landmark for the physical tower.
- The controller quickly corrected themselves, providing the appropriate contact instructions, leading the pilot to believe their amusement or confusion was evident.
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