Caution: Greenhorn on the runway…
As I taxied into the number two position (holding short of the runway behind one of the local flightschool aircraft) I switched to tower frequency — just in time to hear the following transmission between the tower and student pilot:
Tower: Skyhawk 123 taxi into position and hold.
(pause)
Skyhawk 123: Aaaah …
(short pause)
Skyhawk 123: … Assume the position, 123.
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- A "greenhorn" student pilot was on the runway, holding short behind another aircraft.
- Air Traffic Control instructed the student pilot to "taxi into position and hold."
- The student pilot comically misinterpreted the instruction, responding with "Assume the position, 123."
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