Short Final: Clear And A Million

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Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot flying near Tampa, Florida, checked in with air traffic control.
  • When asked about the weather, the pilot provided a highly enthusiastic and informal description: "clear and a million. Really splendid."
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I was flying around Tampa, Florida, recently when I heard the following:

N123: “Tampa Approach, Cessna 123. Ten out for Zephyrhills.”

Tampa Approach: “Cessna 123, roger, advise weather.”

N123: “Oh it’s clear and a million. Really splendid. Thanks for asking.”

Andrew Doorey

Chapel Hill, NC

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