LESSON 10

CONVERSATIONS

Between a Pilot and a Flight Attendant

Pilot: Well! Miss Jones, are you looking forward to our flight to Tokyo?

Flight attendant: With three hundred and twenty passengers on board, I am expecting a very busy flight. I should imagine I shall be very tired by the time we reach Tokyo. What is our ETA? (1)

Pilot: 0800 hours. We are going to be a little late – full load (2) and headwinds. Our ground speed will be less than 450 knots (3). I can see the first of your passengers coming aboard. I shall see you dinner time.

Flight attendant: Before you go, Captain, what is our flight level and do you think the flight will be smooth?

Pilot: We shall be cruising at 39,000 feet – we couldn't get 35,000 because of traffic. The forecaster promised no turbulence so it should be smooth.