Short Final

Monday, April 11, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

Verified

Key Takeaways:

Air traffic control instructed a pilot to report "Chico in sight" for a visual approach.
After a short delay, the pilot confirmed having "Chico in sight."
The pilot then humorously clarified that they were "still looking for the airport," distinguishing between the city and the specific airfield.

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Heard over Oakland Center frequency in northern California:

Oakland:
“Bonanza 123G: Report Chico in sight for the visual approach.”

Bonanza 123G:
“Roger. Looking … .”

[Several minutes pass.]

Bonanza 123G:
“Bonanza 123G has Chico in sight.”

[pause]

Bonanza 123G:
“Still looking for the airport, though.”

Zack Brown
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