Short Final

Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air” Corporate Jet Captain:“San Jose Clearance Delivery, clearance on request for [airport name deleted to protect the guilty].” San Jose Clearance:“Didn’t I just give you that clearance?” [pause] Corporate Jet Captain:“My first officer is nodding yes. Sorry about that, but otherwise our airborne cockpit resource management is outstanding.” Michael R. GallagherSacramento, California

Overheard in IFR Magazine's 'On the Air' Section
Overheard in IFR Magazine's "On the Air"

Corporate Jet Captain:
"San Jose Clearance Delivery, clearance on request for [airport name deleted to protect the guilty]."

San Jose Clearance:
"Didn't I just give you that clearance?"

[pause]

Corporate Jet Captain:
"My first officer is nodding yes. Sorry about that, but otherwise our airborne cockpit resource management is outstanding."

Michael R. Gallagher
Sacramento, California