Short Final

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Cessna 12345 was cleared for takeoff.
  • The Cessna pilot chose to wait for an aircraft on final approach.
  • Both the Cessna pilot and the pilot on final expressed appreciation.
  • The air traffic controller also expressed appreciation for the pilots' courtesy.
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A couple of years ago I was waiting as number one for takeoff at a towered airport.

Tower: “Cessna 12345 cleared for takeoff runway 25.”

Cessna 12345:“I’ll just wait on that aircraft on short final.”

Airplane on final: “I appreciate that!”

Tower:“I appreciate it too!”


Greg Fowler

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