Short Final

Monday, June 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Ground Control asked a pilot about their Eclipse Jet's true airspeed, engine type, and thrust during taxi.
The pilot reported 370 knots true airspeed and Pratt & Whitney 610 fan jet engines with 900 lbs of thrust per side.
After a moment of silence from Ground Control, the pilot humorously remarked that their aircraft was "part of their hair dryer division."

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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 Wright
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