Short Final

Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air” Heard at Gainesville, Florida Airport: Cessna:“Gainesville Tower, Cessna XXXXX, seven west with Tango.” Tower:“Cessna XXXXX, cleared to land, Runway Six.” Cessna:“We’d prefer Runway One Zero. We have some passengers to drop off at the terminal.” Tower:“Cessna XXXXX, you can’t do that. You have to use the general aviation FBO.” Cessna:“We called ahead, and they said we could drop them off as long as we stayed clear of the gate.” Tower:“I don’t know who told you that, but I’ll ask the airport manager.” Later … Tower:“Cessna XXXXX. I’m sorry, but you can’t taxi to the terminal. However, if you’d like, I can clear you for a low approach, and your passengers can jump out as vou fly by.” Cessna (laughing):“How about I just use Runway Six?” Peter Schoaffvia e-mail