Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • During a holding pattern at STL airport, an aircraft received a direct clearance, prompting the pilot to humorously remark, "you read my mind."
  • An anonymous voice quickly retorted to the pilot's comment with the witty line, "It was a short book."
  • The interaction highlights a moment of lighthearted banter and quick wit within air traffic communications.
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We were in a long holding pattern at STL on a typical bad day there. Approach Control gave a direct clearance to another aircraft and canceled his hold.

Pilot: “Roger, cleared direct; you read my mind.”

Anonymous voice: “It was a short book.”


Tom Wilson

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