Short Final…

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot landed a TBM 700 aircraft at Key West and stopped past the taxiway hold short line.
  • The pilot informed ground control of their intent to stop for a "cleanup."
  • Ground control responded by complimenting the landing, humorously implying that a cleanup was unnecessary given the quality of the approach.
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On arrival at Key West I pulled my TBM 700 past the Taxi way hold short line and keyed the mic to say hello to ground…

Me: Ground, we’re going to stop here to clean up a bit.

Ground: Why? It looked like a great landing from here…

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