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Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air” Overheard on Chicago Center at 4 a.m., with a female controller working a frequency with almost no traffic. Cessna 3AB: Cessna Three Alpha Bravo, radio check. Chicago Center: Youre loud and clear Three Alpha Bravo. Cessna 3AB: Not too busy this morning? Center: Its not even four oclock. Doesnt pick up for another hour. Cessna 3AB: [two minutes later] Chicago Center, Cessna Three Alpha Bravo, request direct OHare. Center: Three Alpha Bravo, how about world peace? Cessna 3AB: Worth a try.

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

Overheard on Chicago Center at 4 a.m., with a female controller working a frequency with almost no traffic.

Cessna 3AB: Cessna Three Alpha Bravo, radio check.

Chicago Center: Youre loud and clear Three Alpha Bravo.

Cessna 3AB: Not too busy this morning?

Center: Its not even four oclock. Doesnt pick up for another hour.

Cessna 3AB: [two minutes later] Chicago Center, Cessna Three Alpha Bravo, request direct OHare.

Center: Three Alpha Bravo, how about world peace?

Cessna 3AB: Worth a try.