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'Pops, is that you?' United pilot and daughter share story behind viral radio exchange
WJLA • • business
Key Points:
- Kenny Katnik, a 24-year-old CommuteAir captain, and her father, United Airlines pilot Kent Katnik, unexpectedly communicated over the same radio frequency at Washington Dulles International Airport while preparing for separate flights on Sept. 1.
- The brief and lighthearted exchange between father and daughter, featuring Kent's dry humor, quickly gained attention online, providing a rare glimpse into the family behind the pilots' voices.
- Kent, a Boeing 787 first officer and flight instructor, has been with United Airlines since 2000, while Kenny has flown for CommuteAir for two years and became a captain in January, flying the Embraer 145.
- Beyond flying, they share interests in mountain biking, travel, and skiing, often spending time together monthly despite busy schedules.
- Kenny aspires to join United Airlines soon and hopes to achieve the milestone of flying alongside her father in the same cockpit.
