Short Final: Pick One

Heard on frequency near Sacramento, California: “Piper 1234, are you planning to do an approach into Sacramento Executive?” “Affirmative, Piper 1234.” After about 30 seconds of silence, the controller keyed…

Heard on frequency near Sacramento, California:

“Piper 1234, are you planning to do an approach into Sacramento Executive?”

“Affirmative, Piper 1234.”

After about 30 seconds of silence, the controller keyed up again and asked in a humorous tone, “Do you want me to pick one for you?”

Phil Verghese

Santa Clara, CA