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[–] m0darn@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

100%. Maybe the tower thought it was an ultralight because no radio contact/transponder and conveyed that to the pilots.

If you can see that it is a 172 it's like mistaking an F150 for a Model T pickup. Not a mistake that would happen when you can clearly see it.