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CaptainMidnight 31st Jan 2022 06:36

In the heat of NAS times past, NASUX was created, and still there.

Cavallier 31st Jan 2022 06:42

I always enjoyed getting cleared to “KINKI”. I think it was either in Calcutta or Nagpur airspace.

FullWings 31st Jan 2022 07:17

The used to be DEDLI OSAMA on the way into Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Austin, Texas has a Star-Wars themed arrival WINDU SSOLO VADER JEDYE, along with LUKKE XWING; they also have a SHYNR BOCCK BITER, which is a local beer...

I actually think it’s a good idea, as it’s less likely to be misunderstood.

mustafagander 31st Jan 2022 09:01

I've never understood why when the SY VOR at YSSY was withdrawn that the waypoint replacing it wasn't named SIDDO, SINNY or similar.
I also remember the flight refueling training route in QLD with names like AMPOL, FILUP, MOBIL etc.

Less Hair 31st Jan 2022 09:08

Reminds me of the Trump waypoints that got renamed.
https://www.avweb.com/news/donald-tr...to-be-renamed/

Gin Jockey 31st Jan 2022 09:58


Originally Posted by Pinky the pilot (Post 11177516)
Seem to remember someone once pointing out that the following were (or still are) waypoint names here in Australia at one time.

Aye
Taut
Eye
Saw
Putty
Tat

:hmm:


If they ever existed, it was copied from the original waypoint sequence in the US. Portsmouth New Hampshire. ITAWT ITAWA PUDYE TTATT IDEED.

Dan Winterland 31st Jan 2022 12:54

The VOR 05 procedure to Phnom Penh had you flying from LIKME to TODJA.

Airmann 31st Jan 2022 16:22

If you want to be entertained with names just open any STAR chart for the major airports in the US.

Dufo 31st Jan 2022 16:28

Arriving to GSP from SW you fly over BEST CONTROLLER WORKS ANGRY TODAY waypoints.
Same place also has PROVEN MICHELIN TYRES ..

CHfour 31st Jan 2022 21:23

I used to fly with some Australians who found it really funny when instructed to "route MARGO" (It's a waypoint on the way up to Scotland from Manchester)

Schnowzer 31st Jan 2022 21:44

2003 just east of Perth. Whool, Winda, Wilem, Webbe, Ellis, Troffe.....England!

CHfour 31st Jan 2022 23:18

I used to fly with some Australians who found it really funny when instructed to "route MARGO" (It's a waypoint on the way up to Scotland from Manchester)

Checkboard 1st Feb 2022 11:05


Originally Posted by CHfour (Post 11177982)
I used to fly with some Australians who found it really funny when instructed to "route MARGO" (It's a waypoint on the way up to Scotland from Manchester)

My wife has been told to "Route BIG KOK" before.

(Biggin Hill VOR and Koksi VOR, if anyone is wondering.)

Deep and fast 1st Feb 2022 16:26


Originally Posted by Checkboard (Post 11178186)
My wife has been told to "Route BIG KOK" before.

(Biggin Hill VOR and Koksi VOR, if anyone is wondering.)

I take it that was something new for her 😂

Weary 2nd Feb 2022 09:41

I've flown all over the world, and wherever you go there are reporting points that have a local meaning or humour.
Going into Gatwick there are STARs that are even named after the Queen's corgis.

Mogwi 3rd Feb 2022 12:06

Not to mention NAKID in the SW approaches and DIKAS in Wales! Made oi larf every time.

Mog

Mogwi 3rd Feb 2022 12:17

Or BENBO, HAWKE and HARDY in the English Channel followed, of course by WAFFU!

MENELAUS 3rd Feb 2022 15:06


Originally Posted by Mogwi (Post 11179251)
Or BENBO, HAWKE and HARDY in the English Channel followed, of course by WAFFU!


And KISSME

Gne 3rd Feb 2022 20:50

Back in the late 1970's the following exchange often broke the monotony of overnight shifts:
"Butterworth, QF 123 we are having trouble calling Bangkok on HF could you please relay a position report ?"
"QF 123 go ahead with your Phuket position"

Gne


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