Interesting approach clearance
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:26 am
As far as I can remember, I never got a clearance like this one. The transcript is here and I'm N422SB, a B60/A. Pretty fun!
6:10
This is the preamble. The controller mentioning "Expect the numbers visual 19R approach" had me running off to the charts to look for it, since it sounded like a published visual. I couldn't find it, but since there was time enough and I was in a slow airplane, I decided to wait it out.
7:04
Here's the clearance, so be prepared for it should you fly the same route! Next to the approach briefing, I also brief myself on after landing, so I know where I want to park and what taxiways sound reasonable. Wouldn't be the first time I got the scenic route. (Not on PE, though!) FYI: I expected 25L, so wanted to ask for a midfield landing with a speedy taxi to the end so I ended up close to Signature, which would also help out if I had a hungry 747 behind me. This reiteration of the airport layout made for a good preparation for the clearance.
I have to say I got distracted during the approach and it wasn't as clean as I liked it to be. However, I was not prepared for the fantastic scenery! Never been in Vegas, but all the familiar things from TV and movies were there. The pyramid with the lightbeam, the different hotels. Amazing!
BTW, this stuff really makes me like PE!
6:10
This is the preamble. The controller mentioning "Expect the numbers visual 19R approach" had me running off to the charts to look for it, since it sounded like a published visual. I couldn't find it, but since there was time enough and I was in a slow airplane, I decided to wait it out.
7:04
Here's the clearance, so be prepared for it should you fly the same route! Next to the approach briefing, I also brief myself on after landing, so I know where I want to park and what taxiways sound reasonable. Wouldn't be the first time I got the scenic route. (Not on PE, though!) FYI: I expected 25L, so wanted to ask for a midfield landing with a speedy taxi to the end so I ended up close to Signature, which would also help out if I had a hungry 747 behind me. This reiteration of the airport layout made for a good preparation for the clearance.
I have to say I got distracted during the approach and it wasn't as clean as I liked it to be. However, I was not prepared for the fantastic scenery! Never been in Vegas, but all the familiar things from TV and movies were there. The pyramid with the lightbeam, the different hotels. Amazing!
BTW, this stuff really makes me like PE!