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Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air” While cruising at flight levels in a Cheyenne, we heard the following between an American airliner and Miami Center: American: Center, American Fourteen Eighty-Two looking for higher. Center: Didn’t hear you check in. American: “First time I’ve heard your voice. I must’ve forgot. Center: That happens when you’re over twenty-six or seven. American: I hope you’re talking thousands of feet. Center: No, age. Sorry.

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

While cruising at flight levels in a Cheyenne, we heard the following between an American airliner and Miami Center:

American: Center, American Fourteen Eighty-Two looking for higher.

Center: Didn't hear you check in.

American: "First time I've heard your voice. I must've forgot.

Center: That happens when you're over twenty-six or seven.

American: I hope you're talking thousands of feet.

Center: No, age. Sorry.