Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A Ground-Controlled Approach (GCA) controller issued an initial turn instruction to an aircraft.
  • The aircraft reported an inability to comply with the simple, initial command.
  • The GCA controller responded by providing a revised, more complex, multi-step navigational instruction.
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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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