Some time last year a Gatwick LAM departure called me SE of DET on an easterly heading, when the frequency was extremely busy. There had not been the opportunity due inbound traffic/other outbounds to turn it back towards LAM so it was just climbing on its present heading.
Pilot "Er London, any chance of a left turn sometime soon, or shall we just call Amsterdam and try them?"
Needless to say I waited several sweeps before he got the turn. Cheeky f
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