Overheard while awaiting clearance at Wellington Airport, NZ, in poor, gusty weather…
Tower: XXX be advised the previous aircraft reports reduced wind shear on final, and decreasing crosswind.
XXX: “Oh. Goody…”
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- An aircraft at Wellington Airport, awaiting clearance in poor and gusty weather, received an update from air traffic control.
- The tower informed the pilot that the preceding aircraft reported reduced wind shear and decreasing crosswind on final approach.
- The pilot's response, "Oh. Goody...", conveyed a dry or sarcastic acknowledgment of this (presumably welcome) news.
- This brief exchange highlights the challenging conditions pilots can face when flying in adverse weather at Wellington.
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