Short Final
Back in the 1970s, when transponders were just starting to be used, a pilot contacted Tucson Approach Control. Approach asked him if he “had a transponder on board.” … To which the pilot responded: “No. Just the wife and I, headed to Phoenix.” — Burke McClure
Back in the 1970s, when transponders were just starting to be used, a pilot contacted Tucson Approach Control. Approach asked him if he "had a transponder on board."
To which the pilot responded:
"No. Just the wife and I, headed to Phoenix."
Burke McClure

Editorial StaffAVweb
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