It was one of those days where the winds were very gusty, and the pattern was just a mess at ILG (Wilmington, DE). It’s a training site for controllers and downwinds were being extended by miles, clearances were changing, and everything was just a bit messy. Combined with the gusts, it wasn’t a fun day.
My goal was landing practice since I was new to the plane. After three unimpressive efforts I threw in the towel.I cleared the runway and the following exchange took place.
Tower: Skyhawk 65R, are you going to do another?
Skyhawk 65R: No, I don’t think so. Today’s not my day.
Tower: (Very loud audible laughter in background) Yeah, that’s true for a lot of us today. Taxi via H, remain this frequency.
Joshua Zide
