From our, “There’s a right way, and then there’s other ways,” file…
Tower: Cessna XXX cleared to land 20.
Cessna: Cleared to land 20.
Tower: Cessna XXX can you land and hold short 31-13.
(brief pause…..)
Cessna: You bethca.Tower: XXX is that a roger.
Cessna: …Roger. Land and hold short 31-13.
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot initially responded with informal language ("You bethca") to an Air Traffic Control (ATC) instruction to land and hold short.
- ATC promptly prompted the pilot for a standard, professional readback to confirm understanding.
- The pilot then corrected their response, using the required aviation phraseology to confirm the land and hold short instruction.
- The interaction highlights the critical importance of precise and standard communication protocols in aviation for safety.
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