Short Final: Student Workout

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Key Takeaways:

  • A student pilot flying a Cessna experienced a challenging "workout" in Class C airspace at Peoria, as noted by air traffic control.
  • Despite the demanding conditions, the student pilot expressed enjoyment of the experience.
  • Another aircraft monitoring the frequency praised the student pilot's performance.
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One morning on departure from Peoria International Airport:

Peoria Approach: “I bet you didn’t think you were going to get this type of workout when you asked for the clearance into the Class Charlie, did you?”

Cessna: “Peoria approach, student pilot here. I enjoy the workout.”

Peoria Approach: “Roger that.”

Unknown aircraft: “If he’s a student pilot, he’s doing great!”

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