Climbing through 800′ past the departure end in my Cherokee, I heard the tower clear a Cheyenne for takeoff. As I waited for tower to call me out to the Cheyenne for the inevitible pass, I craned my neck around hoping to get a visual. When neither occured, I voiced my concern…
Me: Exec tower, Cherokee 123, what can you tell me about the Cheyenne at my six?
Tower: Oh it’s a BIG, PRETTY plane; with wings and wheels, and it looks like a big Tylenol…
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot in a Cherokee was concerned about a Cheyenne cleared for takeoff behind them, as ATC did not provide expected traffic advisories.
- The pilot proactively contacted ATC to inquire about the Cheyenne's position relative to their aircraft.
- ATC responded with a humorous, unhelpful description of the Cheyenne's appearance rather than its location or potential conflict.
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