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Old June 30th 07, 12:08 AM posted to rec.travel.air,rec.aviation.piloting
Paul Tomblin
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Default Chinese (and other) pilots unable to speak English pose danger for air travel (CNN)

In a previous article, "Robert M. Gary" said:
The other version I"ve heard was an American flight had just landed
and was read a really fast taxi clearance. Apparently the pilot didn't
respond quickly.
ATC: "What's wrong with you haven't you been here before"
Pilot: "Once in 1943 but I didn't stop"


The canonical version of that joke involves a BOAC flight, and the pilot
continued "and they weren't any friendlier then either."


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