Author Topic: KSFO ground has to remind American 15 heavy to clear the runway  (Read 10899 times)

Offline Galaxy001

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Funny little clip, part of quite a busy day at KSFO.  The controller in this recording is my favorite controller at KSFO.  He just can't stop cracking up from this pilot's stupidity; probably made his day.

This is my first clip, so enjoy!  I'm a student pilot and I enjoy listening to these other interesting clips you guys post.  Some of them show me how NOT to fly.  ;)




Offline KSYR-pjr

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Re: KSFO ground has to remind American 15 heavy to clear the runway
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2008, 08:47:44 AM »
Good clip - nice editing.

IMO and with respect I think "pilot's stupidity" might be a bit harsh, as his action of clearing the runway may have been slow but also may have been prone to a ground controller's visual misinterpretation (is he moving?  Is he stopped?).  

Then again, I also defended the Mooney pilot who stopped on the runway at Farmingdale, NY, causing chaos that was heavily discussed in a previous thread so consider the source.

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Re: KSFO ground has to remind American 15 heavy to clear the runway
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2008, 11:09:15 AM »
Ah, well, I understand.  We all have our own opinions.  I see your point.

Thanks for the reply.

Offline Squawk 7700

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Re: KSFO ground has to remind American 15 heavy to clear the runway
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2008, 12:22:06 PM »
Nice catch.
"were gonna continue down the runway, were gonna continue down the runway, were gonna continue down the runway".
Controller kept craking up. Made his day. :-D