Short Final

On a recent trip departing Oakland while taxiing over to 29 in my Eclipse Jet: Ground Control:What is your true airspeed at altitude? Me:370 knots. Ground Control:What kind of engines? Me:Pratt and Whitney 610 fan jet. Ground Control:How much thrust? Me:900 lbs. per side. Ground Control:[Silence.] Me:We’re part of their hair dryer division. John Wrightvia e-mail