Short Final

Editorial Staff

Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The "Quiet Bridge Visual" approach into San Francisco (KSFO) involves commercial aircraft aligning with a bridge and another aircraft for parallel runway landings.
A NorCal Approach controller asked United 453 to report traffic in sight and slow down during this approach.
United 453 humorously responded by reporting not only traffic but also multiple landmarks and even their car in sight.
The controller acknowledged the comprehensive report, cleared the flight for the visual, and wished the pilot "enjoy your days off."

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There is an approach into San Francisco (KSFO) known as the Quiet Bridge Visual. During this approach, commercial operators fly to the bridge and match up with another aircraft for the parallel runway.

NorCal Approach: United Four Five Three, report traffic 10 oclock one mile, a Skywest Brasilia in sight, and slow to one seven zero.

United 453: Traffic, bridge, airport, parking lot, and my car in sight.

NorCal: United Four Five Three, roger, cleared for the visual two eight right, enjoy your days off, contact tower.