Short Final

Heard on Columbus Approach Control on Sunday, October 19. This approach controller maintained standard phraseology — twice — then decided to just try plain English, which worked perfectly! … Approach: “N1234, Say on-course heading.” … Pilot: “N1234. Stay on course heading.” … Approach: “N1234, SAY on-course heading.” … Pilot: “N1234. Stay on course heading.” … Approach: “N1234, what is your current heading?” … Pilot: “N1234. Heading: 050.” — Tim Brooks

Heard on Columbus Approach Control on Sunday, October 19. This approach controller maintained standard phraseology - twice - then decided to just try plain English, which worked perfectly!

Approach:
"N1234, Say on-course heading."

Pilot:
"N1234. Stay on course heading."

Approach:
"N1234, SAY on-course heading."

Pilot:
"N1234. Stay on course heading."

Approach:
"N1234, what is your current heading?"

Pilot:
"N1234. Heading: 050."


Tim Brooks