Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Air traffic control (ATC) identified a Piper aircraft but noted its airspeed was inconsistent with the recorded single-engine PA-28 model.
  • The pilot corrected ATC, clarifying they were flying a twin-engine PA-34.
  • ATC humorously acknowledged the update, stating they would adjust the flight plan to show the aircraft had an "extra engine."
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While flying in the “northwest practice area” about 10 miles northwest of Columbus, Georgia listening to Atlanta Approach, I heard this exchange:

ATL:
“Piper 123, we have you as a PA-28, but your airspeed suggests otherwise.”

Piper 123:
“No, we are a PA-34.”

ATL:
“O.K. I’ll update your plan to show you have an extra engine today.”


Chris Cook
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