Short Final

On Tower frequency at a rural class Delta … Cessna: Uh, Tower caution some sort of otter or marmot just went right in front of my plane … Tower: It was a groundhog. That is our airport groundhog … Cessna: Ok regardless of type he just crossed Alpha without clearance. Tell him to check his frequency … Tower: We’ll have a talk with him. Cleared for takeoff 23 … George Mendenhall

On Tower frequency at a rural class Delta:

Cessna: Uh, tower caution some sort of otter or marmot just went right in front of my plane.

Tower: It was a groundhog. That is our airport groundhog.

Cessna: Ok regardless of type he just crossed Alpha without clearance tell him to check his frequency.

Tower: We'll have a talk with him. Cleared for takeoff 23.


George Mendenhall