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At San Carlos Airport, there is a lot of pilot training that occurs, so it is common to hear interesting radio calls. … One day, a helicopter pilot reported to the tower: “We’re with you at 700 feet.” … but did not provide a location. … The tower controller responded: “If I were in the airplane with you, where would I be?” — Herb Patten

Updated Jun 13, 2019 8:59 PM EDT

At San Carlos Airport, there is a lot of pilot training that occurs, so it is common to hear interesting radio calls.

One day, a helicopter pilot reported to the tower:
"We're with you at 700 feet."
... but did not provide a location.

The tower controller responded:
"If I were in the airplane with you, where would I be?"

Herb Patten

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