Short Final: Proving A Point

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Key Takeaways:

  • An air traffic controller at Point Mugu Approach asked a pilot to settle an argument with a trainee regarding the distance required for an aircraft to descend a couple thousand feet.
  • The pilot's response, estimating five to seven miles for the descent, validated the controller's point and resulted in them winning a lunch.
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One day when I was talking to Point Mugu Approach we had the following exchange:

Point Mugu Approach: “CUP567, question for you if you have a moment. In how many miles could you dump a couple thousand feet? Just curious. I have a trainee here arguing with me and I want to prove a point.”

CUP567: “I’d say you could drop a few thousand feet in five to seven miles.”

Point Mugu Approach: “You just bought me lunch. I appreciate it.”

Stan Levy
Arcadia, California

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