Quote Originally Posted by Frank Giger View Post
Throw in experimentals and it's hilarity.

"Talledega traffic, Nieuport 2GV is ten miles west, landing on 22, entering the downwind across the airport, Talledega" has often been met with a "Nieuport, what is your location" five minutes later, as someone is wondering if they can safely take off.
"Auburn Traffic, Fly Baby 848 entering downwind behind the 172, Auburn."

(Apparent Student in the 172) "Fly Baby, do I need to do a 360 so you can get by me?"

Told him I'd just throttle back a bit.

Quote Originally Posted by Frank Giger View Post
Plus, when one is in the air it's an approximation. If one calls at ten miles, by the time it's heard and understood one is closer than that.
Another bit of fun 'n games is the term, "over", as in "above." I say I'm over a landmark when said landmark disappears beneath the leading edge. Others seem to use it when the landmark is over the horizon.

Ron Wanttaja