Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot requested a "rough time-check" from air traffic control.
  • The tower humorously misinterpreted the request, responding only with "It's Tuesday, sir."
  • This brief exchange highlights a comedic literal interpretation of a common aviation query.
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LH741:
“Tower, give me a rough time-check!”

Tower:
“It’s Tuesday, sir.”


Jim Moore (and friends)
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