When approaching (and departing) an airport, I turn on my strobes and landing light to be more easily seen by others. Several weeks ago, I was about five miles south of the field when a Bonanza pilot came on CTAS to announce his take-off and departure.
Bonanza:
“Bonanza 12345 taking runway 30 for take-off with a south departure.”
Cessna(me):
“Cessna 12345 is five miles south at 2,000 feet and landing 30.”
Bonanza:
“O.K. I’m looking but don’t see you.”
Me:
“You should see me in a second. I’m lit up.”
Bonanza (after a pause):
“I hope you’re talking about your airplane and not you.”
Bruce Anthony
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