"N777LA received, repeat, keep east of the coastline, contact tower at 126.0 in 5 miles."
Amid the proficient land-air communication, the brightly colored turbine de Havilland Beaver, like a precise falcon, glided smoothly towards its destination along the designated air corridor.
Finally, under the guidance of the Merrill Field tower, Lin Yu'an gracefully landed the massive aircraft on runway 25 in a textbook-perfect descent.
The moment the amphibious floats' wheels touched the asphalt runway, there was only an almost imperceptible light sound.
He taxied the plane, according to ground guidance, to a more private area, ACE Hangars, the most exclusive private hangar area at Merrill Field.
Lin Yu'an contacted the FBO's ground service via radio.
"ACE ground, Turbo Beaver N777LA, requesting a heated hangar space for overnight."
"Ground received, we have a spot in a shared hangar near Gate 3. The fee is 250 US dollars per night. Do you need it?"
