UHMRA one unusual weekend when the USAF was operating. Lady glider pilot (not Mary to judge from the accent)
Pilot "Glider XXX approaching UHMRA from the Southeast, request crossing"
UHMRA deep south USA accent "What is your estimated time of arrival, maam?" (very polite always, UHMRA)
Pilot "I don't know, I'm in a glider"
UHMRA "What will be your altitood when you arrive, maam"
Pilot "I don't know, I'm in a glider"
I'm always reminded of that conversation when more contact between ATC and glider pilots is suggested.
P.S. Happy July 4th to all our American readers!
Last edited by astir 8; 4th Jul 2013 at 13:05.