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Key Takeaways:

  • An air traffic controller instructed a Cessna pilot to perform an expedited, tight turn to get in front of a regional jet.
  • The pilot hesitated to execute the aggressive maneuver, prompting the controller to humorously suggest they "Pretend you're an F-15."
  • Despite the controller's encouragement, the pilot remained uncertain, leading the controller to acknowledge their reluctance with "You're not buying it."
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Overheard in IFR Magazine's 'On the Air' Section
Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air”

Overheard near Greensboro, N.C.:

Greensboro Approach:
“Cessna One Two Three, fly heading one four zero, left base runway five, keep your speed up, turn it tight and I’ll get you in front of the RJ.”

Cessna 123 (hesitating):
“Um, turn … base … five … keep the speed up.”

Approach:
“Pretend you’re an F-15.”

Cessna 123:
“Uh, OK.”

Approach:
“You’re not buying it.”

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