Clara and I were watching 74 Gear, when Kelsey pointed out an interaction between a pilot and an air traffic controller. Note the language the controller uses: Conntroller: Lindbergh 4570, did the tower give you that right turn? Pilot: …… U-uh, we were given direct to HVQ. Controller: Lindgergh 4570 okay roger! Kelsey refers to these as “we need to talk” questions, because they instill the same dread, doubt, and guilt; even if unwarranted. As a pilot, the tone and delivery of such que...
