Fair enough I believe there are two separate and different things being discussed here.
1. People fixated on drawls, pilots voice, what have you and forgetting to fly the plane they’re riding in.
2. Bill Burr and I saying we don’t enjoy making errors or omissions on radio calls after not flying for a while.
I understand it’s not a big deal, apart from the emotional damage I do to the young instructors.
Press the talky button,
“Calgary terminal, this is Piper Warrior Gulf Victor Delta Hotel, climbing to five thousand.” Release button.
Instant regret as I realize, I forgot to say where I was.
Meanwhile the babysitter is getting ready to lecture me and terminal asks, “Victor Delta Hotel, what’s your position?”
Press talky button,
“Sorry, we’re north east of Springbank about 3 miles, going to Olds Didsbury.”
It didn’t matter that I sounded awesome and my voice was spectacular like it is every time. That’s a given.
I even said less, you guys like that right?
Of course I want to maintain my heading and altitude, then set up a nice approach later. But I’m still embarrassed for a moment when I botch a simple radio call.
It’s like dropping a steak and the dog grabs it. Life goes on, it’s just annoying.