Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Ground control at Henderson Airport asked a Cherokee pilot for their destination.
  • The pilot initially misunderstood the question, stating they were unsure and just following a "follow-me" van on the ground.
  • After ground control clarified they meant the destination upon departing the airport, the pilot confirmed they would be returning to Long Beach.
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While we were preparing to shut down at a tie down spot at Henderson Airport, Las Vegas, ground control was directing a taxiing Piper.

Ground: “Cherokee Nxxxx, say your destination.”

Cherokee:“Uhh, we’re not sure where we’re going. We’re just following the van in front of us (the “follow-me” van).

Ground (chuckling):“I mean when you depart the airport.”

Cherokee: “Oh, we’ll be returning to Long Beach in about an hour.”

Ground: “Roger.”


Dan Jay

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