Short Final

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Boston Approach inquired about a Piper aircraft's engine configuration (single or twin).
The Piper pilot humorously responded, "I am a single with twin envy."
After the controller requested clarification, the pilot confirmed they were flying a single-engine piston aircraft.

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Overheard while flying through Boston Approach’s airspace one Sunday evening:

Boston Approach: Piper Four Five Mike, are you a single or twin?

Piper 45M: I am a single with twin envy.

Boston: Say again?

Piper 45M (slightly wistfulsounding): Piper Four Five Mike is a single-engine piston.