Short Final

Editorial Staff

Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

During a corporate flight, the crew encountered opposing air traffic that, despite 1000 feet of RVSM clearance, appeared visually close.
In response to the traffic, a Learjet crew member unexpectedly commented, "Nice tie."
The author found the situational humor memorable, acknowledging its "you had to be there" nature.

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On a corporate flight from Utah to Southern California, Center informed us of traffic, opposite direction and above. While flying in RVSM territory 1000 feet is plenty of clearance but still looks close.

Learjet: Nice tie.

I guess you had to be there but it was humorous to me at the time.

Michael Hollister