Air Traffic Controller Joking About Antiquated Radar Equipment

Air Traffic Control Communications

• ✈️ Star Check 21 is cleared for a visual approach to runway 23 left, with an altimeter setting of 29.98.
• 🌧️ An area of precipitation is noted, expected to last about 3 miles, with an offer to deviate if necessary.
• 📡 Star Check 21 reports receiving false returns on their radar, indicating clear conditions in that area.

Radar Equipment and Funding

• 👴 The controller humorously remarks about the state-of-the-art 1960s equipment they are using.
• 💰 A comment is made about government money, with the controller noting it went somewhere, implying a lack of timely payment.

Aircraft Instructions

• 🛫 1639 heavy is instructed to descend unrestricted to 4,000 feet.
• ✈️ Star Check 21 is directed to descend to 10,000 feet, then at pilot's discretion to maintain 5,000 feet.