Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • An aircraft in a holding pattern at STL was unexpectedly granted a direct clearance, ending its hold.
  • The pilot humorously thanked Approach Control, stating they "read my mind."
  • An anonymous voice delivered a witty, sarcastic comeback, remarking, "It was a short book."
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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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