Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • An aircraft pilot informed air traffic control they were "waiting on the cabin" to be cleared.
  • The air traffic controller responded with a witty remark, interpreting "the cabin" literally as the terminal building behind the aircraft.
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Holding at the holding point Nelson, New Zealand, we were waiting for the cabin to be cleared before calling ready.
Tower:“Link XXX, are you ready?”
Link XXX:“Just waiting on the cabin.”
Tower:“It’s right behind you.”


Justin Zangerl

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