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Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Air traffic control at KLWB cleared a landing Gulfstream, simultaneously warning of buzzards near the runway approach.
  • The Gulfstream pilot humorously acknowledged the bird hazard by replying, "We've got the BB gun loaded."
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While on a local flight close to my base airport (KLWB), a landing Gulfstream contacted the tower. The controller in the cab gave the Gulfstream clearance to land, along with a warning that buzzards were circling near the approach end of the runway.

“O.K.,” replied the Gulfsteam. “We’ve got the BB gun loaded.”


Kyle Jones
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