Short Final

While monitoring traffic at KAPA, we overheard a Skyhawk pilot having a difficult day. Having gone around on his first attempt, he ended up safely on the ground on his second — if a bit long and far from gracefully. … Tower: “Skyhawk 123, you O.K. there?” … Skyhawk 123: “Yeah. We took a bounce there. [pause] I hope it didn’t look as bad as it felt.” … Tower: “It did.” — Tom McDaniel

Editorial Staff

Updated Jun 13, 2019 8:59 PM EDT

While monitoring traffic at KAPA, we overheard a Skyhawk pilot having a difficult day. Having gone around on his first attempt, he ended up safely on the ground on his second -- if a bit long and far from gracefully.

Tower:
"Skyhawk 123, you O.K. there?"

Skyhawk 123:
"Yeah. We took a bounce there. [pause] I hope it didn't look as bad as it felt."

Tower:
"It did."

Tom McDaniel

Editorial StaffAVweb