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We were in a long holding pattern at STL on a typical bad day there. Approach Control gave a direct clearance to another aircraft and canceled his hold … Pilot: “Roger, cleared direct; you read my mind. … Anonymous voice: “It was a short book.… Tom Wilson

Editorial Staff
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We were in a long holding pattern at STL on a typical bad day there. Approach Control gave a direct clearance to another aircraft and canceled his hold.

Pilot: "Roger, cleared direct; you read my mind."

Anonymous voice: "It was a short book."

Tom Wilson

Editorial Staff
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