Err what about the other areas, both side of the Pac. and on the occassional VHF with HNL?
I must live a sheltered life. I can't remember the last time I heard a QF aircraft refer to themselves as 'the' when talking to ATC. Been a long time since I've heard
anyone use 121.5 as a chat frequency let alone our own guys.
Still, you guys tell yourselves whatever it is you need to in order to feel good/ superior/ etc.
