Talking to ATC

*NOTAM* - This is a digitally remastered video of a previous video. In this version I have dramatised the ATC coms. Turns out, if I kept my previous video online, I could get myself in a hefty pile of Papa Oscar Oscar. I prefer to fly in clean and clear air. But I reckon this version's better anyway. What do you reckon? 😎
Air Traffic Controllers!
If you ever need advice on how to put a shoe on a horse, you should ask a farrier. If you ever need advice on talking to Air Traffic Controllers, you probably shouldn't ask an Ag pilot!
Today I'll try and give some tips anyway 😁
On a positioning flight taking an Air Tractor AT-502 from New Zealand's South island to the North island. Aside from the slow start due to poor weather, she was a pleasant flight.
Our ATC fam out there do a great job at keeping us safe in the skies, and speaking to them is something to look forward to. It's great having an extra set of eyes looking for traffic, and peace of mind knowing there's someone there ready to help you at an instant, if required.
You fine folk out there pushing tin, thanks for the effort you put in to keep us safe, it's very much appreciated!
Aircraft: AT-502B
Rego: ZK-SXM
Location: Canterbury - Wairarapa, New Zealand
Date: January 2022