Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot humorously requested taxi clearance from Bakersfield "to Los Angeles," a significantly impractical distance for taxiing.
  • Bakersfield ground control responded wittily, highlighting the absurdity of taxiing such a long distance.
See a mistake? Contact us.

I think it was one of my sons on his solo cross-country from Whiteman, CA (WHP). Bakersfield was one of his stops. He had tuned into Bakersfield BFL ground control. Before he called, he heard another pilot call ground control:

Cessna 1234:
“Bakersfield ground, Cessna 1234 ready for taxi to Los Angeles.”

Ground Control:
“Cessna 1234, that is going to be a very long taxi trip.”


Kent
via e-mail

Sign-up for newsletters & special offers!

Get the latest stories & special offers delivered directly to your inbox

SUBSCRIBE