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Old 9th Jul 2007, 22:12
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Originally Posted by kotakota
Imagine what it must be like for a pilot whose second ( or even 3rd ) language is English trying to make sense on a scratchy HF when even us lucky ones are struggling and asking for relays etc?
I don't have to imagine it. English is my fourth language and yet, miraculously, I do fine at JFK. It's a matter of putting in the effort and not thinking that narrow eyes and a name like Ming Chung Hwang entitles you to special treatment.
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