Short Final

Overheard in the vicinity of Buchanan tower in Concord, Calif.: Cessna: “Buchanan tower, this is Cessna One Two Three, seven south of Buchanan, 2000 feet, request transit, northbound.”Tower: “Cessna One Two Three, transition approved. Report clear.”Half minute pause, and then: “Tower, this is Cessna One Two Three; where is Clear?”

Overheard in the vicinity of Buchanan tower in Concord, Calif.:

Cessna: "Buchanan tower, this is Cessna One Two Three, seven south of Buchanan, 2000 feet, request transit, northbound."

Tower: "Cessna One Two Three, transition approved. Report clear."

Half minute pause, and then: "Tower, this is Cessna One Two Three; where is Clear?"