Chapter 40“Flight 422A to Tower, do you read?”
“Yes, 422. Good afternoon, you're clear to land on runway two.”
“Roger. 422A, preparing to land on runway two. There's another plane taxiing to the right on that runway. Am I clear?”
“Copy, it will be clear. Flight 339, please turn right towards terminal. Flight 422A now approaching runway.” American Air flight 339 turned to exit the runway, moving to park in front of the terminal. The ground crews waited to attach the disembarkation ramps. With not too many desert breezes in the forecast, the hot weather created perfect landing conditions. It seemed like a good day to be at work in the air conditioned tower at McCarran.
“Tower, what's with the helicopter?” the pilot of 422 asked with a professional and calm demeanor.
The air traffic cont
