Actual Exchanges Between Pilots and Control Towers

TOWER: “TWA 2341, for noise reduction turn right 45 degrees.” TWA 2341: “Center, we are at 35,000 feet. How much noise can we make up here?” TOWER: “Sir, have you ever heard the noise a 747 makes when it hits a 727?” ************************************************************ FROM AN UNKNOWN AIRCRAFT WAITING IN A VERY LONG TAKEOFF QUEUE: “I’m…