zab1001 said:yeah, call for "Flight Level" on anything below 18K, or check in with control using "angels ---" and standby to be put on the controller's as$clown list. especially overseas.
Michael W said:I always like the one about the SR-71(filed as a KC-135) asking for FL610, and the controller saying, "that thing won't climb that high, will it?" And the Nav responds, "actually, we were wanting a descent."
Patmack18 said:Most centers control up there.. above 60K' is class E... best one I've read is someone calling for FL600... center says "do you really think you can get that high?" respons... "no we'd like to decend to FL600." (U2 over Central CA)
Michael W said:I always like the one about the SR-71(filed as a KC-135) asking for FL610, and the controller saying, "that thing won't climb that high, will it?" And the Nav responds, "actually, we were wanting a descent."
RickyDT34 said:I think I remember reading something like that in Sled Drivers though.