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Old April 19th, 2005, 17:01   #1
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After UND got it re-approved to be used nation wide back in October, our Sioux callsign is no longer going to be used outside of the local area. This change goes into effect at midnight.
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Old April 19th, 2005, 17:24   #2
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How come?
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Old April 19th, 2005, 18:41   #3
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Probably some indian whined about it. More likely it wasn't even an indian it was some angry liberal activist who complained on their behalf sort of how they complained about the hockey team's name.
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One of the high ups in the FAA that tried to kill the Sioux callsign last time finally killed it this time. Wanted to be PC.
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All I have to say is Princeton Flight Service Station
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Old April 19th, 2005, 23:58   #6
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what will be the new callsign then?
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Old April 20th, 2005, 00:23   #7
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We'll still use Sioux in the local area, but when out of the local area we'll revert back to saying something like Warrior 369ND.
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Old April 20th, 2005, 05:00   #8
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I must admit the "Sioux" callsign usage outside the area was very convenient but, at the same time, was pretty damn gay. I'm kinda happy we're going back to the normal callsigns. The "Sioux" callsign has the name 'student pilot' written all across it.
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Old April 20th, 2005, 12:05   #9
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I agree with Angel...it seemed like more of a hassle to me. Instead of making things easier when I went outside the local area with the Sioux call sign, I'd spend more time explaining who the hell I was.

Of course that was when it went into effect the first time a couple of years ago. Not sure what if it was more recognized this time around.


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Same for me, when I took the Warrior to MSP with my flight instructor we had to briefly explain who we were, then on my solo x-c to PKD someone in the area so "GO SIOUX!"...I guess that's the only advantage...but disadvantage is no one knows why the heck a Warrior got a call sign or who the h3ll "Sioux Airlines" is.
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Sioux callsign will still be used until further notice. Some members of MSP center stood up for the callsign in the name of safety and radio clutter.
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Sioux callsign will still be used until further notice. Some members of MSP center stood up for the callsign in the name of safety and radio clutter.

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Awsome!
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