Passing through New York’s airspace this summer, we heard the following: New York Approach: “Airliner 123 descend maintain 5000.” Airliner 123: “Descend 5000.” New York Approach two minutes later: “Airliner 123 descend maintain 5000, you appear to be climbing.” Airliner 123: “We are descending.” New York Approach: “Well you appear to be descending up, I … Continue reading Short Final: Descending Down