Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • During multi-engine flight training, a student pilot was making numerous go-arounds due to difficulties with landings.
  • Air Traffic Control, recognizing the challenging situation and quiet conditions, issued an unusual and highly flexible landing clearance.
  • The unique clearance permitted the student to land on "any runway you think you might be able to," highlighting ATC's accommodating approach.
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A few years back, I was doing multi- education in a 310 at St. Louis international. The student was making a lot of go-arounds, and I was keeping the tower informed.

Finally, our clearance was:

“N1234, it’s a nice night, and we’re not busy. Cleared to land on any runway you think you might be able to.”


Robert Braun

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