Short Final

Editorial Staff

Monday, September 15, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

Verified

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

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