Short Final…

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot (N465) requested progressive taxi instructions, indicating unfamiliarity with the airport layout.
  • Ground control issued standard taxi instructions to the pilot.
  • An unrelated voice interjected "Hike!" on the radio frequency, likely a hot mic comment in reference to the Super Bowl weekend.
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Overheard at my local ‘drome this [superbowl] weekend…

N465: Ground, N465 at Pacific Aviation, VFR to the west with Victor, ready for taxi, we’re going to need a progressive, please.

Ground: N465, roger. Alpha three, right Bravo, hold short 27 Right.
[short pause]
Unknown: Hike!

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