Got assigned an “operating as” tag

[Chilito]

Got VFR flight following and MSP class Bravo clearance yesterday. Later I checked FlightAware and it showed my tail number as usual, but on that flight I was “operating as X123” (The last three of my tail in this case is 123). This was a first for me.

I’m guessing it’s due to receiving FF and a squawk from ATC, but it hasn’t happened on past similar flights. Anyone experienced this? Thanks.

 

[Shepherd]

Look at you! Your first "AKA".

 

[weilke]

'The notorious x123'

 

[eman1200]

that’s some serious James Bond sht right thar.

 

[Chilito]

that’s some serious James Bond sht right thar.

that would be correct. ATC knows the C150 ThrustMaster is not to be trifled with

 

[denverpilot]

Controller probably heard half your callsign and typed it. Never went back and corrected it for a VFR.

 

[MauleSkinner]

that would be correct. ATC knows the C150 ThrustMaster is not to be trifled with

“1360 pounds of screaming death”?

 

[flyingron]

I learned a long time ago that approach control in my area often doesn't key in all the info on VFR popups. The often just use one letter for the aircraft type. While C for Cessna and P for Piper works pretty well, my Navion got regularly called a Navaho after a handoff.

 

[Doc Holliday]

my Navion got regularly called a Navaho after a handoff.

And if ATC could spell it would be "Navajo".........

 

[Bill]

I my Navion got regularly called a Navaho after a handoff.

And if ATC could spell it would be "Navajo".........

Depends, is it a working plane?