Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Air Traffic Control (JAX Approach) provided American 123 with its position relative to the airport, requesting a visual report and then clearing the aircraft for a visual approach to runway 8.
  • The co-pilot of American 123 communicated with ATC in a lighthearted and humorous manner, acting as an intermediary for the pilot.
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JAX Approach: American 123, airport 11 o’clock, 8 miles. Report in sight.

AA123: (obviously, the co-pilot) The man says he has the airport in sight.

JAX approach: Tell the man he’s cleared to the airport, expect a visual runway 8.

AA123: I’ll break it to him gently.

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