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December 22, 2008

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Overheard in IFR Magazine's 'On the Air' Section
Overheard in IFR Magazine's "On the Air"

Over Southern California, United 202 requested direct to Winslow, Arizona from Southern California. Instead, Center gave him this:

Center:
"United 202, I've cleared direct St. Louis."

United 202:
"Direct St. Louis. Thanks."

United 18 (foreseeing good fortune):
"Center, United 18. Request direct — uh — er — anywhere."

Center:
"United 18, expect further clearance in 40 miles to direct Ah Anywhere."

Harry W. Lerch
via e-mail

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