Short Final

On a recent flight north of Florida, a Pilatus checked in with Jacksonville Centre: … Pilatus: “Jack Centre, Pilatus N1234. FL 250, smooth ride, outside air temp -24 degrees Celsius.” … Jacksonville Centre: “Pilatus N1234, Jacksonville Centre. Roger. Recommend not rolling down your windows.” … Pilatus (after a short pause): “Say again for N1234.” … Centre: “It was an attempt at a joke.” — Alan Plaunt, via e-mail