Dutch Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 "BALLS TO THE WALL" IS A TERM THAT PILOTS USE THAT HAS ORIGINS FROM THE EARLIER DAYS OF FLIGHT, WHEN THE THROTTLE, PROP CONTROL, AND MIXTURE HAD KNOBS THAT MADE IT EASIER FOR THE PILOT TO GRIP ...FULL FORWARD TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ..."BALLS TO THE WALL." St Louis Approach control... St. Louis Approach to United: "United 123 best forward speed to the outer marker, you are Number 1." United 123 (male voice): “Roger, balls to the wall." St. Louis Approach to American: "American 4321, you're Number 2 behind a United 737, follow him, cleared visual, at best forward speed." American 4321 (female voice): "Well I can't do balls to the wall, but I can do wide open." -Radio silence- Unidentified Pilot (male voice): "Is American hiring?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 LMFAO ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Love it. Thanks for the laugh. It has already made my day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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