Short Final

Overheard at Santa Barbara, California. (I wasn’t paying attention at the beginning of this call, so I don’t know the type of aircraft.) Aircraft:“Santa Barbara Clearance, N***** at FBO, requesting clearance to -“ [pause] Aircraft:“Oh, hell.” Clearance (deadpan and without hesitation):“I can’t send you there … .” Jo Duffyvia e-mail

Overheard at Santa Barbara, California. (I wasn't paying attention at the beginning of this call, so I don't know the type of aircraft.)

Aircraft:
"Santa Barbara Clearance, N***** at FBO, requesting clearance to -"

[pause]

Aircraft:
"Oh, hell."

Clearance (deadpan and without hesitation):
"I can't send you there ... ."

Jo Duffy
via e-mail