Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A corporate jet captain mistakenly requested a clearance from San Jose Clearance Delivery that had just been issued.
  • Upon being reminded by air traffic control, the captain confirmed with their first officer that the clearance had already been received.
  • The captain humorously concluded the exchange by stating that, despite the momentary lapse, their "airborne cockpit resource management is outstanding."
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Overheard in IFR Magazine's 'On the Air' Section
Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air”

Corporate Jet Captain:
“San Jose Clearance Delivery, clearance on request for [airport name deleted to protect the guilty].”

San Jose Clearance:
“Didn’t I just give you that clearance?”

[pause]

Corporate Jet Captain:
“My first officer is nodding yes. Sorry about that, but otherwise our airborne cockpit resource management is outstanding.”

Michael R. Gallagher
Sacramento, California

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