I remember the time when I was behind a Japan Airlines’ 747 coming in from Tokyo and him and I were both communicating with the ATC for landing instructions. The Japanese pilot had a hard time saying the word “three,” instead, he said “flee” I think he was flight 433, so when we are finished speaking to the Controller, we end by giving our flight number.
So, the Controller tells him “Turn left, heading 1-8-0 and clear to land, 2-4 Right.” The Japanese pilot answered by repeating the instructions that were just given to him by saying “Turn lef, heading 1-8-0, queer to land, 2-4-white.” Japan Air four-flee-flee.”
The F/O and I looked at each other and had a good laugh. It was really funny over the radio.
So, the Controller tells him “Turn left, heading 1-8-0 and clear to land, 2-4 Right.” The Japanese pilot answered by repeating the instructions that were just given to him by saying “Turn lef, heading 1-8-0, queer to land, 2-4-white.” Japan Air four-flee-flee.”
The F/O and I looked at each other and had a good laugh. It was really funny over the radio.
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