In a previous article, "Mike Noel" said:
Is this a commonly used phraseology from ATC? I would have thought just

Only if they're old FORTRAN programmers.


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Paul Tomblin http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/
PROGRAM - n. A magic spell cast over a computer allowing it to turn one's
input into error messages. v. tr.- To engage in a pastime similar to banging
one's head against a wall, but with fewer opportunities for reward.