A Cessna 182 and a Christen Eagle were on parallel approach for 28L and 28R, respectively, at FCM…
Tower: Cessna XXX, do you have traffic?
Cessna: Cessna XXX has the traffic, he’s right beside me.
Tower: Eagle XXX, traffic is a Cessna 182 on parallel for 28L, Eagle XXX is cleared for landing, Runway 28R.
Christen Eagle: Roger, Eagle XXX has traffic, cleared to land Runway 28R.
Cessna: Tower, Cessna XXX here, can you let me know when …
(pause)
…. “The Eagle has Landed”.
(several seconds of silence on frequency)
Unidentified voice: Smart @ss.
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- Two aircraft, a Cessna 182 and a Christen Eagle, were conducting parallel approaches with Air Traffic Control coordinating their movements.
- After the Christen Eagle was cleared to land, the Cessna pilot humorously interjected with "The Eagle has Landed" on the frequency.
- An unidentified voice on the radio frequency subsequently responded to the Cessna pilot's remark with "Smart @ss."
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