Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • An aircraft (NXXXX) was unable to comply with a straightforward turn instruction from Ground-Controlled Approach (GCA).
  • The GCA controller subsequently provided a more complex, multi-step series of turns to guide the aircraft.
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GCA Approach:
“NXXXX, turn right one degree.”

NXXXX:
“No can do.”

CGA Approach:
“Well, then — turn left two degrees, then right three degrees.”


Jack Dennehey

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