Short Final…

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • An ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting) truck requested permission from the tower to cross the main runway to access the fuel center.
  • The Air Traffic Control tower denied the request to cross the runway.
  • The ARFF truck was instructed to use the perimeter road, as it is designated for such access.
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Prejudice on the runway…

ARFF truck: ARFF 1 to ground control.

Tower: Go ahead ARFF 1.

ARFF truck: Would like to cross the main runway to access the fuel center.

Tower: OK, use perimeter road. That’s what it’s for.

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