Mass I - heard while flying

[Bob Noel]

I finally finally FINALLY got to do some flying today.
There was an interesting exchange when a pilot
called for flight following with a tail number of Mass 1.

Apparently the Chairman of the Massachusetts Aeronautical
Commission has an Archer with Mass 1 tail number.
(actually, I don't know if it's his registration or call sign).

aside: He was on his way up to Alton Bay for a fly-in.

 

[Teller1900]

Can't be his N-number. Must just be a callsign he uses. How was the flyin' today?

 

[Bob Noel]

How was the flyin' today?

The flying today was just about perfect. Light winds, CAVU,
pretty smooth. A beautiful day to get up and check out
my transponder repair (overheating KT-76).

 

[kkoran]

Mass 1 isn't listed in JO7340.2A, so it must be a local designator under a LOA with the local ATC facility.

 

[timwinters]

Mass 1 isn't listed in JO7340.2A, so it must be a local designator under a LOA with the local ATC facility.

A.K.A. ego trip

 

[Dr. O]

Hmmm, maybe I'll file a letter for ANTIMASS 2, topping his Mass 1...

denny-o

 

[jesse]

A.K.A. ego trip

Agree.

 

[AdamZ]

Agree.

+1 mmmm I should submit for POA1

 

[flyingcheesehead]

A.K.A. ego trip

In this case, yes... But I know of some others that are a bit informal. "Timmy tower, chopper 12..."